

Best for intermediate divers, 5-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Svestad Brygge is a reef site in Southern Norway offering a varied profile for intermediate divers. The topography descends from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers should be prepared for variable visibility ranging from 2 to 15 metres and cold water temperatures throughout the year. While the current is generally mild, the site requires comfort with low-light navigation. Shore entry is standard, though local advice suggests using a surface marker buoy and a torch due to fluctuating visibility. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and air fills, providing necessary support for cold-water diving logistics.
59.86460, 11.07922
The dive center on-site offers free coffee to all divers after a cold dive.
Accessible by car or ferry from Oslo followed by a bus ride. Shore entry is possible directly from the dive shop or car.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
2-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the cold water, variable visibility, and navigation requirements.
Access is via a shore entry.
Divers must manage cold water temperatures and low visibility, which can drop quickly.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and air fills.
Diving at Svestad Brygge in Oslo requires the following certifications: Drysuit Certification. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Svestad Brygge in Oslo are January, February, March, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Svestad Brygge in Oslo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Svestad Brygge in Oslo typically ranges from 2 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.