Scuba Diving in Sweden

Explore 262 dive sites and 20 dive centres in Sweden. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Sweden Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 262 dive sites, 20 dive centres, 148 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Sweden

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Sweden

The best months to dive in Sweden are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • February: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • March: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • April: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • May: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • June: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • July: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • August: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • September: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • October: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • November: Poor, water 1.3°C
  • December: Poor, water 1.3°C

Recommended Packing List for Sweden

Based on average water temperature of 1.3°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 1°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions