Amethyst Rock
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Amethyst Rock offers some of Alaska's richest diving.
Argentina in Stavanger doesn't scream tropical, but it offers a solid dive for those keen on Norway's cooler waters. We've seen a surprising number of hake and pollock hanging around the deeper sections, often with the occasional blackmouth catshark if you’re lucky. It's a relaxed site, good for knocking off some rust or just enjoying a quiet afternoon underwater. Visibility can be typical for the region, so we usually aim for a calm day to make the most of it. Expect a good chance of spotting some local birds like guillemots or even a razorbill near the surface too.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Amethyst Rock
Amethyst Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Amethyst Rock, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (55.23, -4) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
12.7°C
55°F
Wind Speed
5.31 m/s
10.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.9 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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