Best for beginner divers, 2-6m, shore entry, mild current.
Eighth Fort is an artificial reef site located in the Kaunas area of Lithuania. This freshwater location offers depths ranging from 2 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 15 metres. The site features artificial structures that create overhead environments and potential entanglement hazards, requiring careful buoyancy control and the use of a cutting tool. While the site is suitable for beginners, the overhead sections necessitate thorough dive planning. Air fills are available on-site. The habitat supports various freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, which colonise the artificial substrate.
54.98630, 24.08368
The overhead environment sections and entanglement risks mean you should carry a cutting tool and brief the dive carefully before entry, even at beginner level. Air fills are available on site, so you do not need to arrive with full cylinders.
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Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site supports various freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region that colonise the artificial substrate.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the presence of overhead environments and entanglement risks requires careful dive planning and buoyancy control.
Depths at this site range from 2 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Eighth Fort is accessed from the shore.
The main hazards include entanglement risks and overhead environments created by the artificial structures.
Diving at Eighth Fort in Kaunas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Eighth Fort in Kaunas are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Eighth Fort in Kaunas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Eighth Fort in Kaunas typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
