Skar
Protected Area
Gullmarsfjorden
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Skar offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Skar, just off the coast near Gothenburg, offers a straightforward shore dive. You'll find a rocky bottom sloping down, dotted with the usual suspects for this region: crabs, small gobies, and the occasional pollack darting through the kelp. It’s a solid spot for knocking off some buoyancy practice or testing new gear without battling boat traffic or strong currents. We’d recommend it for newer divers looking for an easy entry.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Skar
Skar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Skar, 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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