M49
Protected Area
Sydlige Nordsø
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - M49 offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The M49, a minesweeper from a century ago, rests at 22 metres in the North Sea. It’s a proper historical dive, the kind where you feel the weight of its past. We’ve explored her decks, picked out the triple-expansion engine, and imagined those 3.4-inch guns. This wreck is a dangerous site, as the data notes, so you need to be mindful, but the rewards are there. Expect a resident population of cod and conger eels, tucked into the structure. It’s a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and don't mind the sometimes moody visibility of the North Sea.
Typical M49 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 22m - 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 M49
M49 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for M49, 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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