KAREN RONN
Protected Area
Kobberhage kystarealer
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - KAREN RONN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Karen Ronn, a cutter lost to a mine in 1944, offers a different kind of North Sea dive. We’ve visited a few times, always finding something new. She sits upright at 15 metres, surprisingly intact for her age and demise. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, typical of the North Sea, but when it’s good, you can make out the lines of her deck and superstructure. It’s a proper historical dive, not a coral reef, so temper your expectations for flash colours. What we really love about the Karen Ronn is how life has taken hold. Deadman’s fingers sprout from every available surface, waving gently in the surge. You’ll spot crabs scuttling in the crevices, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, a curious cod will eye you from the hold. Penetration is possible for trained wreck divers, but we’d suggest a thorough external exploration first, especially around the stern, where the prop is still visible. It’s a moody, atmospheric dive, best for those who appreciate history and the quiet resilience of marine life adapting to a man-made structure. A strong torch is essential to bring out the details.
Typical KAREN RONN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KAREN RONN
KAREN RONN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KAREN RONN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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