15-30m
    Stavanger & Rogaland, Norway
    Lille Lestholmen

    Helvetessundet

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Lille Lestholmen

    Why dive here

    Helvetessundet is a channel dive in Stavanger & Rogaland, Norway. Water ranges 4-17°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 7mm wetsuit with a hood
    Water4-17°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterChannel dive · max 15-30m

    Helvetessundet in Stavanger offers a typical Norwegian fjord dive, with cool, green water and visibility that shifts with the plankton. Expect to find walls dropping into the dark, housing common crabs, small fish, and nudibranchs if you look closely. It's a site best suited for local divers looking for a quick dip, or those keen to experience northern diving conditions. The entry can be a bit tricky depending on the tide.

    Typical Helvetessundet Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.

    Cold water this month (avg 14°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 Helvetessundet

    Helvetessundet Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Helvetessundet, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.21, 8.06) (34km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    14°C

    56°F · Range: 10.4–15.7°C

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

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