NORDWIND
Protected Area
Espacio marino del norte de Mallorca
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - NORDWIND offers some of Balearic Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Nordwind, a pleasure craft sunk just off the coast, is a truly unusual Balearic dive. We love this site not for grand corals or pelagic encounters, but for its sheer accessibility and the way it’s become a living, breathing art piece. Sitting upright in a mere two metres of water, the wreck is completely exposed to the sun, making it incredibly bright, even on overcast days. You’ll find sunlight rippling across the deck, illuminating schools of tiny damselfish darting in and out of the cabin. What makes the Nordwind a standout for us is its transformation. Barnacles encrust every surface, with feathery anemones waving gently from railings. We've spent ages just watching juvenile ornate wrasse pick through the growth, oblivious to divers finning overhead. It’s a photographer's dream for macro shots and wide-angle views of light playing on metal. This site is perfect for snorkelers, freedivers, or new scuba divers looking for an easy, shallow wreck experience. Our favourite time to visit is late afternoon, when the sun casts long shadows and the light gets particularly buttery. Just watch out for occasional boat traffic overhead.
Typical NORDWIND 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to NORDWIND
Dive shops near NORDWIND
Actionsport Prodive Mallorca
Scuba Mallorca
Skualo
Octopus
Soller Divers
FIRUSUB
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NORDWIND
NORDWIND Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NORDWIND, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (39.52, 2.73) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 21.3–25.9°C
Current Speed
26.93 cm/s
Direction: NE (31.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.141 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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