MAJA
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 - MAJA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The **Maja** sits at a very manageable 15 metres on the North Sea coast, a motor vessel lost back in 1943. While officially classified as a “dangerous wreck,” we’ve found it’s more about respecting its age and less about genuine peril for recreational divers. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in the North Sea, but when it clears, the wreck offers a genuinely atmospheric dive. The hull is heavily encrusted, a testament to decades underwater, providing shelter for all sorts of local crustaceans and flatfish tucked into crevices. It’s a site that really suits those who appreciate the history and the slow reclamation of the ocean over a vibrant coral scene.
Typical MAJA 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MAJA
MAJA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MAJA, 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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