UC 30
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 - UC 30 offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the UC 30 off the North Sea Coast is a proper historical journey. This German U-boat, sunk by a mine in 1917, now rests at 26 metres, largely intact despite its wartime end. We often find the wreck's structure surprisingly well-preserved, with the conning tower still identifiable and some areas offering limited penetration for experienced wreck divers. You’ll spend your time exploring the hull, now home to North Sea anemones and various fish sheltering in the nooks and crannies. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the quiet solemnity of a century-old war grave and the unique challenge of navigating a classic submarine outline.
Typical UC 30 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 UC 30
UC 30 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for UC 30, 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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