THORSTEINN
Protected Area
Hvaleyrarlón og Hvaleyrarhöfði
Why dive here
THORSTEINN 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.
Forget what you think you know about Icelandic diving. Thorsteinn isn't in a glacial fissure, but an old trawler sunk deliberately in a sheltered bay. Down at 8m, this 1963-built vessel, now split into three main pieces, offers easy exploration. You’ll find sections of the hull and superstructure home to sculpins and anemones. It’s a great spot for newer wreck divers to get a feel for penetration in the wheelhouse and engine room, provided conditions are calm. We’ve seen decent visibility here, maybe 10-15m on a good day, allowing you to appreciate the scale.
Typical THORSTEINN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 THORSTEINN
THORSTEINN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for THORSTEINN, 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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