Scuba Divers - West Coast (Gothenburg)
Scuba Divers is a solid pick for divers exploring Gothenburg's West Coast. They cater well to local divers looking to explore the region’s wreck and reef sites, particularly during the calmer summer months. Expect cool water diving with a focus on local marine life and well-preserved historical wrecks. It’s a good base for divers wanting to get familiar with Swedish diving conditions.
- Location
- West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 57.731598, 11.981109
- Phone
- +46 737 - 254969
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://scubadivers.se/
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air
- Address
- Nya Tingstadsgatan, 1, Hisings Backa, 422 44
- Languages
- Swedish
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Scuba Divers
Scuba Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in West Coast (Gothenburg).
- ALFRED - 30m (wreck)
- ALFRIDA - 16m (wreck)
- ALTRES - 34m (wreck)
- ANDERS MARTIN - 5m (wreck)
- ANNA - 17m (wreck)
- ANNA PETERS - 2m (wreck)
- Aqualand Wreck (wreck)
- ARTHUR - 45m (wreck)
- BATANIA III - 12m (wreck)
- BELLGROVE - 20m (wreck)
- BERNY - 50m (wreck)
- BICO - 32m (wreck)
- BIRTHE - 19m (wreck)
- BIRTHE - 26m (wreck)
- BODIL & BJORN - 0m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in West Coast (Gothenburg)
Best Time to Dive in West Coast (Gothenburg)
The warmest water temperatures in West Coast (Gothenburg) occur in January, averaging 1.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 1.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 1.9°C (air: 1.7°C)
- February: 1.9°C (air: 1.9°C)
- March: 1.9°C (air: 3.2°C)
- April: 1.9°C (air: 6.3°C)
- May: 1.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
- June: 1.9°C (air: 16.3°C)
- July: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
- August: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
- September: 1.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
- October: 1.9°C (air: 10.0°C)
- November: 1.9°C (air: 5.6°C)
- December: 1.9°C (air: 1.3°C)
Marine Life in West Coast (Gothenburg)
Home to 134 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 10 other, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 seagrass & algae, 8 clams & mussels, 7 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) - Whales & Dolphins
- sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
- Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) - Reef Fish
- Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
- harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
Recommended Packing List for West Coast (Gothenburg)
Based on average water temperature of 1.9°C.
- Drysuit - water at 2°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