Hekkingen middle
Protected Area
Hekkingen
Why dive here
Hekkingen middle is a dive in Lofoten Islands, Norway. Water ranges 3-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hekkingen Middle is a shallow entry point in Lofoten, reaching 22m, making it ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy, relaxing plunge. You'll likely find a good number of local crustaceans tucked into crevices and perhaps some juvenile cod schooling in the kelp. It’s a straightforward dive, calm and good for refreshing skills or an afternoon swim through the gentle swaying brown algae.
Typical Hekkingen middle 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Cold water this month (avg 9°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 Hekkingen middle
Hekkingen middle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hekkingen middle, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (68.33, 16.05) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
9°C
49°F · Range: 5–12.3°C
Air Temperature
1°C
34°F
Wind Speed
4.09 m/s
8.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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