VERKA
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 - VERKA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Verka isn't your deep-water wreck dive; she sits in just two metres of water, right off the North Sea coast. This motor vessel is marked as dangerous, meaning you should approach with respect and a good understanding of your skills. What she offers is a brilliant, shallow rummage, especially on a sunny day when the light penetrates right to the seabed. We’ve found her to be a great spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable around a wreck structure, or for photographers keen on exploring how light plays on a submerged object. Crabs pick their way through the rusted metal, and you’ll spot small schools of fish darting in and out of the exposed ribs. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so we’d suggest picking a calm day, ideally after a period of settled weather.
Typical VERKA 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to VERKA
Dive shops near VERKA
Diving 2000 A/S
Rødme Dyk
Blivdykker.dk
Broagerlands Dykkercenter
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VERKA
VERKA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VERKA, 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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