LEO

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Surtsey

Why dive here

LEO is a wreck 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

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

LEO sits just off the coast in Silfra, not far from the well-known fissure. It’s an old fishing vessel, grounded back in 1978 and left to the elements. You won't find deep exploration here, as it's a shallow wreck, largely exposed and broken apart by decades of Icelandic weather and waves. What remains is a skeletal structure, spread across the seabed, which creates a fascinating, if subtle, habitat for local species. We've seen plenty of blennies darting between the rusty metal plates, and sometimes a sculpin tucked away in a crevice. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the stark beauty of a wreck reclaiming itself, rather than a full, intact vessel.

Safety Notes

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LEO

LEO Ocean Conditions

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