Scuba Diving in Iceland

Explore 34 dive sites and 4 dive centres in Iceland. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Iceland Diving at a Glance

3 dive regions, 34 dive sites, 4 dive centres, 35 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Iceland

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Iceland

The best months to dive in Iceland are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Good, water 3.9°C, current 1 cm/s
  • February: Good, water 3.7°C, current 8.3 cm/s
  • March: Good, water 4.4°C, current 5.1 cm/s
  • April: Good, water 5.9°C, current 9.5 cm/s
  • May: Good, water 7.8°C, current 2.8 cm/s
  • June: Good, water 10.1°C, current 1 cm/s
  • July: Good, water 11.8°C, current 3.2 cm/s
  • August: Good, water 12.2°C, current 2.2 cm/s
  • September: Good, water 10.5°C, current 1.4 cm/s
  • October: Good, water 8°C, current 5.1 cm/s
  • November: Good, water 6.1°C, current 5.1 cm/s
  • December: Good, water 4.6°C, current 5.1 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Iceland

Based on average water temperature of 7.4°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Drysuit - water at 7°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

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