30m
    Lofoten Islands, Norway
    Skogvoll

    HELGAFELLI

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Skogvoll

    Why dive here

    HELGAFELLI is a wreck dive in Lofoten Islands, Norway. Water ranges 3-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Water3-15°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 30m

    Diving Helgafelli is more than just a wreck dive, it's a cold-water history lesson. This old motor vessel, sunk in 1988, sits upright at 30 metres, remarkably intact despite the harsh North Atlantic. We love the bridge, still holding its shape, and the cargo holds where you can picture what it carried. The water here is dark, often with a slight green tint, but that just adds to the atmosphere, a real sense of discovering something lost. Our favourite part has to be the way the marine life has claimed the wreck; dense colonies of plumose anemones cling to every surface, waving in the gentle current like ghostly flags. Keep an eye out for wolfish lurking in shadowy corners – they’re fairly common here, and sometimes you’ll spot a squat lobster scuttling across the deck. This is a dive for those who appreciate the quiet solitude of a well-preserved wreck and don't mind the chill of Norwegian waters. It’s certainly not for beginners, as the depth and low visibility can be challenging, but for experienced divers, it’s a truly rewarding experience.

    Typical HELGAFELLI Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m30m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 30m - 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 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 HELGAFELLI

    HELGAFELLI Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for HELGAFELLI, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (68.33, 16.05) (9km away)

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    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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