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    Moskstraumen dive site
    drift
    Lofoten Islands, Norway
    Lofotodden

    Moskstraumen

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Lofotodden

    Why dive here

    Moskstraumen is a drift dive in Lofoten Islands, Norway. Water ranges 3-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Water3-15°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterDrift dive

    Moskstraumen is one of the world's most powerful maelstroms, a truly challenging drift dive in the Lofoten Islands. You’re carried along by immense currents, so the dive is less about spotting specific species and more about the raw power of the ocean. It’s definitely one for experienced divers who thrive on adrenaline and unique conditions, not for a leisurely reef exploration. We'd suggest checking local conditions very closely before even considering a trip.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

    Cold water this month (avg 9°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Moskstraumen

    Moskstraumen Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Moskstraumen, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (68.33, 16.05) (9km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    9°C

    49°F · Range: 5–12.3°C

    Air Temperature

    1°C

    34°F

    Wind Speed

    4.09 m/s

    8.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.3 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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