

Best for beginner divers, 16-52m, shore entry, mild current.
Ormestad in Gullmarsfjorden offers a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 16 to 52 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Shore access is available, and the site includes parking facilities. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 4C in February to 16C in August and September. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes, and the site is suitable for night diving. Due to the environment, divers should be prepared for cold water conditions and depth-related risks.
58.36218, 11.60007
If the farmer is not home, you can leave the 50 SEK parking fee in an envelope outside his door.
From road 161, take the exit at the sign Gullmarsberg 7. After 3 km, turn left at Ormestad 2. At the new sign Ormestad 1, turn left. At the T-junction, turn right. Pay the parking fee at the farmer's house opposite the barn. Continue down the hill, keep left, and use the code provided to open the gate.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
16-52m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
4-16°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 16 to 52 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Ormestad is accessed via a shore entry.
Yes, night diving is permitted at Ormestad.
The main hazards at Ormestad are the cold water temperatures and the depth of the site.
Diving at Ormestad in Ormestad requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Ormestad in Ormestad. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 16°C.
Ormestad in Ormestad typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ormestad in Ormestad typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.