Vattenholmen - West
Protected Area
2000585 Saltö
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Vattenholmen - West offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Vattenholmen's west side offers a good introductory dive for newer drysuit divers exploring the Swedish west coast. The site is a gradual slope of rock and kelp, usually with decent visibility for the area. Expect to spot some small crabs, gobies, and maybe a blenny or two tucked into crevices. It's a reliable, unchallenging spot if you're local and looking for a straightforward dive.
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 Vattenholmen - West
Vattenholmen - West Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vattenholmen - West, 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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