RUSS
Protected Area
Mejl Flak
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - RUSS offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The RUSS wreck, resting at 25 metres off Denmark’s North Sea coast, is a solid dive for those who appreciate a bit of history beneath the waves. This transport vessel went down in May 1945, and she’s now largely broken up, though her scale is still impressive. We've found the stern section often holds the most interest, with plenty of nooks where cod and blennies like to hide. Visibility can be a typical North Sea mixed bag, so picking a calm day is key, but when it's good, exploring the scattered remains and feeling that history is genuinely engaging. It's a proper wreck dive, best suited for those comfortable with deeper conditions and ready for a proper rummage around.
Typical RUSS 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 25m - 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 RUSS
RUSS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RUSS, 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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