Saltstraumen
Protected Area
Saltstraumen
Why dive here
Saltstraumen is a drift dive in Lofoten Islands, Norway. Water ranges 3-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Saltstraumen is pure drift diving, plain and simple. We’re talking about a serious current here, one of the strongest tidal currents in the world, so it's best for experienced divers comfortable moving with the flow. You’ll find yourself swept past kelp forests and rocky walls, with the chance to spot cod, pollock, and plenty of other North Atlantic fish making their way through the maelstrom. It’s an exhilarating ride, but certainly not for the faint of heart or those new to drift diving.
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 Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Saltstraumen, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (68.33, 16.05) (9km away)
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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