

Best for intermediate divers, 8-24m, boat entry, moderate current.
Södra Ärholmen is a wall dive located off the coast of Smögen, Sweden. The wall descends from 8 metres to a maximum depth of 24 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 15 metres. Due to water temperatures between 4 and 15 degrees Celsius, a drysuit is strongly recommended. The site features cave and swim-through areas, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid overhead environments. Boat access is required to reach this location, which is situated 15 kilometres from the shore. A cafe is available on site for post-dive refreshments.
58.54870, 11.09390
A drysuit is strongly recommended given water temperatures that can drop to 4 degrees Celsius, even in the warmer months. There is a cafe on site, so you can warm up between dives without needing to pack additional catering.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-24m
Visibility
10-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
4-15°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include the orange-clubbed nudibranch, wrasses, cuckoo wrasse, common lobster, sea hare, rock crab, brittle star, sea star, and various snails.
No, this site is suited to intermediate divers with an Advanced Open Water certification due to the wall topography, moderate currents, and overhead environments.
The wall ranges from 8 to 24 metres deep, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive located 15 kilometres from the shore.
The site is primarily a wall dive reaching depths of 24 metres and is not specifically noted for snorkelling.
Diving at Södra Ärholmen in Hamburgsund requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Södra Ärholmen in Hamburgsund. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 15°C.
Expect moderate currents at Södra Ärholmen in Hamburgsund. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Södra Ärholmen in Hamburgsund typically ranges from 10 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.