Poland

Hel

Hel - photo 1

Photo by Andrzej Grzesiak on Unsplash.

Hel is a coastal town in northern Poland on the Baltic Sea. While it is not a major diving hub, the area offers access to sheltered Baltic waters with accessible shore dives and nearby wreck and reef sites along the coast. Local diving options are limited by the small number of centers in the immediate area, so most divers base themselves in larger ports for more choice. For freshwater options, you’d typically look to inland training sites or quarries further afield. Overall, Hel serves more as a gateway to Baltic diving and coastal exploration than a high-volume dive destination.

Essential information for traveling in Poland

About Poland

Sea
Baltic Sea, Kattegat, North Sea, Adriatic Sea a...
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Languages
PL
Demonym
Polish
Phone prefix
+48

Practicalities

Currency
PLN
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type E, Type F
Airports
WAW GDN KRK POZ WRO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Hel

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hel

The best time to dive in Hel

The best months to dive in Hel are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (15-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 5 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
2 °C 3 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
5 °C 4 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
7 °C 7 °C 7/10
05 - May
9 °C 9 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
15 °C 13 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 19 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 19 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 18 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 13 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 10 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 7 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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