Tangen Hoenoe - West Coast (Gothenburg)
Tangen, off Hoenoe in the Gothenburg archipelago, offers a straightforward shore dive. You'll find a rocky slope descending gently, with kelp beds providing shelter for small crabs and blennies. Visibility can vary quite a bit, but on a good day, it’s a peaceful spot for a relaxed shallow dive, especially if you're looking to log some local hours or test new gear. We think it’s best suited for newer divers or those who appreciate the quiet simplicity of Scandinavian coastal diving.
- Location
- West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 57.692960, 11.667988
Marine Protected Area: 2056681 Grötö Knöten
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)
Nearby 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)
Nearest Dive Centres to Tangen Hoenoe
- Atlantis Dive College
- Carlsens Dykkercenter A/S
- DIVERS.se - ["PADI"]
- Dive Team - PADI
- Dykcentrum Gullmarsfjorden
- Dykning.net AB - ["PADI"]
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 Species
- 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
- irish moss, carragheen (Chondrus crispus) - Seagrass & Algae
- bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
- grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- four-bearded rockling (Enchelyopus cimbrius) - Reef Fish
- Corkwing (Symphodus melops) - Reef Fish
- snake blenny (Lumpenus lampretaeformis) - Reef Fish
- eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
- Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
- Spotted Dragonet (Callionymus maculatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Tangen Hoenoe
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