STORNOWAY
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - STORNOWAY offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Stornoway* lies at a comfortable 21 meters, making it a good wreck dive for many certification levels. This fishing vessel went down in 1988, capsizing, and now rests on its side, a little broken but still very much a ship. We often find lumpsuckers tucked into the nooks and crannies of the wheelhouse, and schools of pollock drift through the open deck areas. It’s a site that feels distinctly Swedish, a working boat returned to the seabed, now home to the creatures of the Kattegat. Just be aware of the "dangerous wreck" classification – it means penetration isn't really an option, but there's still plenty to see on the exterior.
Typical STORNOWAY 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 21m - 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 STORNOWAY
STORNOWAY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STORNOWAY, 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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