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MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten)

Nordland, Norway
Advanced suggested25–40 m depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten) at a glance

MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten) is a advanced boat dive site in Nordland, Norway with depths of 25–40 m (82–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe), and Plumose anemone. Recent reports put the water around 12°C (54°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 12°C · seasonal avg 14°C

Site hazards: Depth around 40 m (nitrogen narcosis/deco planning); current near slack-dependent sites; cold water; entanglement on wreckage.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Tue8:00–0:00
Wed4:00–0:00
Thu4:00–0:00
Fri4:00–0:00
Sat4:00–0:00
Sun4:00–23:00
Mon4:00–23:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Sunrise 3:04 · Sunset 23:23 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.3 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe), Plumose anemone
Best time: Year-round with operators; drysuit essential; visibility often excellent in the colder months.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan12%5°C3.1 m
  2. Feb7%5°C3.5 m
  3. Mar22%4°C2.8 m
  4. Apr47%4°C1.9 m
  5. May49%6°C1.9 m
  6. Jun59%10°C1.5 m
  7. Jul89%14°C1.1 m
  8. Aug56%15°C1.6 m
  9. Sep32%13°C2.1 m
  10. Oct29%10°C2.5 m
  11. Nov24%9°C2.6 m
  12. Dec15%6°C3.3 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Atlantic codCommonly seen
  • Pollack (saithe)Commonly seen
  • Plumose anemoneCommonly seen
  • Atlantic wolffishOccasionally seen
  • European lobsterOccasionally seen
  • LingOccasionally seen
  • NudibranchsOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A coastal passenger liner that foundered in a strong current near Reine in the Lofoten Islands in January 1958 while carrying mail and passengers to Bodo, now one of the area's deeper recreational wrecks at around 40 m. The wreck sits in dramatic Lofoten scenery and is typically dived from RIBs, with drift conditions depending on tide. Cold, clear northern water hosts cod, pollack, anemones and other Atlantic life on the structure. It suits experienced cold-water and deep-trained divers.

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Depth around 40 m (nitrogen narcosis/deco planning); current near slack-dependent sites; cold water; entanglement on wreckage.

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