Silfra
Protected Area
Blikastaðakró-Leiruvogur
Why dive here
Silfra is a wall dive where divers can encounter dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions. Water ranges 2-13°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving Silfra means drifting between two continents, literally. You're exploring a crack in the Earth where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, filled with glacial meltwater. The visibility is often over 50 meters, making it feel like you're flying through the bluest water imaginable. It's a unique experience for divers looking for something truly different from a typical reef dive.
Typical Silfra Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 8°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Freedive Iceland
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Silfra
Silfra Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Silfra, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (64.16, -21.83) (32km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
8°C
46°F · Range: 6–10.3°C
Current Speed
5.1 cm/s
Direction: W (281.3°)
Salinity
33.3 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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