

Best for advanced divers, 40-100m, boat entry, strong current.
Sobolev Foreland is a technical wall dive located in Lake Baikal, featuring a vertical drop-off that descends from 40 to 100 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers capable of managing strong currents and deep, cold-water conditions. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. The topography includes overhead environments, such as a wreck and various swim-through sections, requiring appropriate training for confined space navigation. Access is by boat only, and the site is extremely cold year-round, with temperatures hovering around 4°C. Divers must be self-sufficient, as there are no on-site facilities. Drysuits and thermal protection are essential for all dives at this location.
51.89818, 105.15430
The foreland geometry causes currents from different directions to interact around the submerged base.
Access is by boat.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
40-100m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
This site is for advanced divers only, as it involves deep technical diving, strong currents, and overhead environments.
The site features a vertical wall that ranges from 40 to 100 metres in depth.
Sobolev Foreland is accessible by boat only.
Hazards include extremely cold water, significant depth, low visibility, and the presence of overhead environments like a wreck and swim-throughs.
No, this is a technical dive site with depths starting at 40 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Sobolev foreland in Listvyanka requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sobolev foreland in Listvyanka are May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sobolev foreland in Listvyanka can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Sobolev foreland in Listvyanka typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.