

Best for intermediate divers, 13-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Skar in Gullmarsfjorden offers a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for intermediate divers. The site features depths ranging from 13 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Access is via a shore entry, and divers should be prepared for mild currents and occasional surge. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 4C in February to 16C in August and September. Night diving is possible at this location. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, squat lobsters, king crabs, common lobsters, cuckoo wrasse, lumpfish, and various crab and sea star species.
58.29783, 11.53133
The vertical profile creates a compressed succession of marine communities, with organisms from different depth zones occurring in unusually close proximity.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
13-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
4-16°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, squat lobsters, king crabs, common lobsters, cuckoo wrasse, lumpfish, and various crab and sea star species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth and conditions.
The site ranges from 13 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Skar is a shore entry dive site.
The site is primarily designated for diving, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Diving at Skar in Lysekil requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Skar in Lysekil. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 16°C.
Skar in Lysekil typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Skar in Lysekil typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.