

Best for advanced divers, 10-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Stora Knappen is a demanding wall and reef site located in the Bohuslän archipelago near Smögen. The site features a vertical wall dropping to 35 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Divers encounter strong currents and surge, requiring advanced buoyancy control and current-reading skills. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 15 metres. Given the depth profile and potential for nitrogen narcosis below 30 metres, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and the use of a surface marker buoy is essential due to local boat traffic. Divers must plan for decompression stops and monitor gas consumption carefully throughout the dive.
58.59790, 11.05700
Current direction and strength shift with the tide, so time your descent to hit slack water and discuss the exit strategy with your boat cover before you go under. Advanced and rescue certifications are required, and a surface marker buoy is essential given the boat traffic common in these waters.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-35m
Visibility
10-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
4-14°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only. It requires advanced and rescue certifications due to the depth, strong currents, and decompression requirements.
The site ranges from 10 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Stora Knappen requires boat access. A boat is necessary to reach the site and provide support.
Water temperatures range from 4C to 14C throughout the year. Divers should expect strong currents and surge, with visibility between 10 and 15 metres.
A surface marker buoy is essential due to frequent boat traffic in the area. Divers should also plan gas and decompression stops before entering the water.
Diving at Stora Knappen in Fjällbacka requires the following certifications: Advanced, Rescue. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Stora Knappen in Fjällbacka. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 14°C.