ATLAS
Protected Area
Æsholman
Why dive here
ATLAS is a wreck dive in Lofoten Islands, Norway.
Diving the Atlas in Lofoten is a proper deep wreck experience. This tug vessel went down in '78 after a run-in with the MV Karlshorst, and now she sits upright at 60 metres, making it a dive best suited for experienced technical divers. We’ve found the stern deck particularly interesting, with the wheelhouse largely intact and some surprising nooks and crannies to peer into. Look closely, and you’ll often spot a wolf fish or two tucked away, along with the usual cast of cold-water anemones clinging to the metalwork. It’s a somber, impressive dive, certainly not for the faint of heart or those without a solid grasp of deep diving protocols.
Typical ATLAS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ATLAS
ATLAS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ATLAS, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (60.66, 8.44) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
9.82°C
50°F
Wind Speed
3.87 m/s
7.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.9 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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