KIMIEL
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - KIMIEL offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Kimiel is a proper North Sea wreck, and we love it for that. She was a cutter, sank in '83, and she’s sitting upright in 26 metres, largely intact. You drop down onto the wheelhouse, then you can drift over the bow and stern. The visibility here can be challenging, honestly, but on a good day, when the light penetrates, it's magical seeing the hull outlined against the green North Sea glow. Conger eels are often poking their heads out from inside, and the deck plating is thick with anemones and dead man’s fingers. This isn't a colourful reef dive, it’s a dark, atmospheric exploration of history. We’d suggest this one for divers comfortable with colder water and limited visibility, those who get a thrill from peeling back the layers of a wreck. Aim for slack tide, if you can, to really take your time nosing around the holds.
Typical KIMIEL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KIMIEL
KIMIEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KIMIEL, 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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