

Best for intermediate divers, 8-30m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Lysekil Havn in Gullmarsfjorden offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, walls, and seagrass beds. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site reaches depths between 8 and 30 metres with an average of 15 metres. Divers can access the water from either the shore or a boat. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, from 4C in winter to 14C in late summer. Hazards include deep water, variable visibility, and potential surge. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, squat lobsters, giant jellyfish, cuckoo wrasse, gurnard, common lobster, king crab, lumpfish, flatworms, various crabs, shrimp, and spirograph.
58.29660, 11.46340
Navigation skills are useful to ensure you return exactly to the ladder at Släggö after a dive.
The dive centre is located at Badhusgatan 16, Lysekil.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
4-14°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, squat lobsters, giant jellyfish, cuckoo wrasse, gurnard, common lobster, king crab, lumpfish, flatworms, crabs, shrimp, and spirograph.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth, potential for surge, and variable visibility.
The site has a depth range of 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are possible at this location.
Water temperatures vary seasonally, ranging from 4C in February to 14C in August, with rapid changes occurring in mid-spring and autumn.
Diving at Lysekil Havn in Lysekil requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Lysekil Havn in Lysekil. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Lysekil Havn in Lysekil. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 14°C.