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MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten)

Nordland, Norway
Advanced suggested25–40 m (82–131 ft) depthBoat entryDrysuit typical

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MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten) at a glance

MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten) is an 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, Atlantic wolffish, and Plumose anemone. Recent reports put the water around 10°C (50°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 15:00, then favorable until 17:00 · sunset 16:57

Forecast for this hour · 12:00 · run 5 h ago
1.6 m (5.4 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 10°C · seasonal avg 10°C ( · Forecast 50°F · seasonal avg 51°F)

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

Lightest wind: Fri
Sat10:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–17:00 favorable

1.6 m waves · 19 kn wind (5.2 ft waves · 19 kn wind)

Sun9:00–12:00 moderate, 12:00–17:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Mon9:00–17:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Tue9:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–13:00 moderate, 15:00–17:00 moderate

2.2 m waves · 10 kn wind (7.2 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

WedNo window

2.4 m waves · 14 kn wind (7.8 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Thu14:00–17:00 moderate

2.4 m waves · 10 kn wind (7.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Fri10:00–17:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 3 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:45 · Sunrise 8:45 · Sunset 16:57 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.3 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 07:19 CEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic cod, Plumose anemone, Pollack (saithe)
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. January, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (42°F), waves have typically been 3.1 m (10.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 7% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 3.6 m (11.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 22% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (39°F), waves have typically been 2.8 m (9.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  4. April, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  5. May, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  6. June, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  7. July, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  9. September, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (7.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (51°F), waves have typically been 2.5 m (8.1 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (47°F), waves have typically been 2.7 m (8.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 15% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (44°F), waves have typically been 3.3 m (10.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

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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