NORMA
Protected Area
Farvandet mellem Skælskør Fjord og Glænø
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - NORMA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Norma on Denmark's North Sea Coast is a proper historical dive. She went down in October 1945, mined, and now sits at a shallow 11 metres. What's left of her masts are still visible, a ghostly finger pointing to the surface, and the wreck itself is quite broken up but still offers interesting nooks for exploration. We've seen schools of juvenile cod darting through the rusted metal, and the occasional lumpfish clinging to the wreck's structure. It's a dive that suits those with a keen interest in maritime history and a respect for the often-murky, often-fascinating wrecks of the North Sea. Just be mindful of those post-war minefields, and plan your dive carefully.
Typical NORMA 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 NORMA
NORMA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NORMA, 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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