Best for advanced divers, 2-135m, shore entry, mild current.
Plura Cave is a demanding freshwater cave system in Norway, offering technical diving across depths ranging from 2 to 135 metres. The site features complex architecture with visibility varying significantly from 2 to 100 metres, requiring strict buoyancy control and silt awareness. Divers must navigate an overhead environment with potential for entanglement, necessitating full cave certification and advanced open water qualifications. Water temperatures are cold, fluctuating between 1 and 7 degrees Celsius. Shore entry is standard, and the site is supported by local facilities including air fills, gear storage, and guided tours. Due to the extreme nature of this environment, redundant equipment and precise gas planning are essential for all penetrations.
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A dive shop and air fills are available on site, so you can sort gases and gear storage without travelling far, but confirm fill availability in advance as Plura is remote and Nordland logistics can be unpredictable. Guided tours are offered and strongly worth considering for first visits, as local guides know the safe penetration limits and can navigate the system's variable visibility sections efficiently.
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Depth
Up to 135m
Visibility
2-100m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site supports temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including species such as European eel, carp, perch, burbot, and common perch, alongside aquatic flora like water lilies.
No, this site is strictly for advanced technical divers. It requires full cave certification and advanced open water qualifications due to the complex overhead environment and significant depths.
The cave system ranges from 2 metres at the entry point to a maximum depth of 135 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Yes, Plura Cave is accessed via a shore entry.
Water temperatures are cold, ranging from 1°C in winter to 7°C during the summer months.
Diving at Plura Cave in Storforshei requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
