SKAGERN
Protected Area
2042061 Galterö
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - SKAGERN offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Skagern wreck, sitting upright in the entrance to Gothenburg, is one of those dives that feels a bit like stepping back in time. She was a motor vessel, built in '67 and went down in '78 after a collision in thick fog. At 83.5 meters long, there’s plenty to explore, especially with a maximum depth of just 10 meters, making her accessible for newer wreck divers. We've spent time poking around her superstructure, finding all sorts of crabs tucked into crevices and often schools of juvenile cod darting through the holds. Visibility can be a bit variable here, depending on the day and the shipping traffic, but on a good day, the light penetration really brings out the shape of the bow.
Typical SKAGERN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SKAGERN
SKAGERN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SKAGERN, 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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