Svarven
Protected Area
Skittenskarvholman
Why dive here
Svarven is a wall dive in Lofoten Islands, Norway. Water ranges 3-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Svarven, in Norway's Lofoten Islands, is a shore dive offering a solid introduction to cold water diving. Entry is straightforward, usually off a small beach or rocky outcrop, leading into a sloping seabed. You'll likely find a good variety of nudibranchs if you look closely, and the kelp forests are home to sculpins and small cod. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, particularly if you're keen on macro life or just getting comfortable with drysuit diving.
Typical Svarven 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 9°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Svarven
Svarven Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Svarven, 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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