North Jutland's dive sites sit around Aalborg and reach toward the North Sea and Skagerrak. The region is known for historical wrecks, and the Faros Wreck descends to depth in waters where currents can run strong. Alongside the wrecks, sites include artificial and natural reefs accessible from shore. Water stays cold throughout the year, warming slowly in summer. Species recorded include blue shark, monkfish, catshark, conger eel, bobtail squid, and harbour seal. The research notes that conditions at wreck sites can be demanding, with the best months for diving running from June through September.
Monthly water temperature across North Jutland's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperatures remain cold through winter and spring, rising modestly in summer before cooling again from autumn. The best diving conditions fall between early summer and early autumn, when temperatures are at their most comfortable. Strong currents, particularly around wreck sites, require careful planning.
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Water temperature around North Jutland ranges from about 6°C in January to 15°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 15°C) a 7mm or semi-dry suit is comfortable in North Jutland; in the coldest months (about 6°C) step up to a drysuit.
Fin maps 4 sites in North Jutland (4 scuba diving sites and 1 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
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