NORDVEST
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - NORDVEST offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Nordvest, sitting upright at 30 metres, is one of our favourite wreck dives off the Swedish west coast. This old fishing vessel, sunk back in 1950, isn't just a pile of metal; it’s a proper time capsule, draped in decades of growth. You’ll find the deck covered in dead man's fingers and anemones, with schools of cod and pollock weaving in and out of the wheelhouse. We love exploring the holds, if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. The light filtering through the decay creates some genuinely eerie but beautiful scenes. It’s a site for experienced divers, given the depth and potential for currents. Our advice? Go on a calm day; the visibility can be patchy, but when it’s good, the Nordvest truly shines. It feels like you're diving into history.
Typical NORDVEST Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°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 NORDVEST
NORDVEST Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NORDVEST, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57.57, 11.03) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.6–15.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
6.56 m/s
12.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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