Faxasker

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Surtsey

Why dive here

Faxasker is a reef dive where divers can encounter dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions. Water ranges 2-13°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA drysuit

Marine lifeDwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Orcas and Seals & Sea Lions

Water2-13°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterReef dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Diving Faxasker is a different kind of Iceland experience, not the usual Silfra fissure. Think less tectonic plates, more open water. It’s a shoal, really, and what makes it interesting are the bigger visitors. We’ve seen harbour porpoises glide by, and there's always a chance of an Orca or basking shark passing through, especially if you hit it right. Keep an eye out for common seals, too, often curious, making a closer pass than you might expect. It's an exposed spot, best for divers comfortable with a bit of swell and focused on pelagics rather than micro-critters.

Safety Notes

Cold water this month (avg 8°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Faxasker

Faxasker Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Faxasker, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (64.16, -21.83) (32km away)