WALMA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
2025766 Bonden
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - WALMA (POSSIBLY) offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving Walma feels like stepping into a cold war thriller, even if it’s an earlier conflict. This steamship met its end back in 1939, captured by U-4 and scuttled with charges. It’s a truly atmospheric dive, resting upright at 35 metres. We love the intact bow, which still feels imposing as you descend, and the way the stern section has opened up, giving you glimpses into the interior. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, as with many of the Swedish wrecks, but on a good day, the details emerge beautifully. The wreck is well-colonised by mussels and anemones, and you’ll often find cod lurking in the deeper holds. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the quiet solitude of a deep wreck, perhaps best suited for experienced divers comfortable with colder water and potentially limited visibility. Make sure your drysuit skills are dialled in.
Typical WALMA (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 WALMA (POSSIBLY)
WALMA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WALMA (POSSIBLY), 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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