GAVLE
Protected Area
2003081 Abborren
Why dive here
With 50+ marine species recorded in the area - including dwarf minke whales and jellyfish lake - GAVLE offers some of Baltic Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Gavle, you’re looking at a proper piece of maritime history, a lighthouse vessel that went down in a snowstorm back in '75. She sits upright at 60 meters, a silent sentinel on the Baltic seabed, making her a solid pick for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deeper technical dives. The cold, dark water means visibility can be excellent, and it’s a quiet place, just you and the wreck. We've found the wheelhouse is a good spot to imagine the final moments, and while major pelagics aren't really a thing here, the steel structure is home to some hardy invertebrates and the occasional baltic cod eyeing you from a shadowy corner.
Typical GAVLE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 11°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 GAVLE
GAVLE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GAVLE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (59.85, 20.79) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
11°C
53°F · Range: 7.3–14.8°C
Air Temperature
8°C
47°F
Wind Speed
5.57 m/s
10.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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