

Best for intermediate divers, 16-38m, boat entry, mild current.
Vattenholmen West is a reef and wall site located off the coast of Smögen, Sweden. The topography features a wall dropping into deep water, with depths ranging from 16 to 38 metres and an average depth of 19 metres. Divers should expect cold water temperatures between 4 and 13 degrees Celsius, necessitating a drysuit. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 12 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, and the site requires boat access. Due to the depth and potential for current, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include soft coral, brittle stars, crabs, snails, and various nudibranchs.
58.87528, 11.10550
Water temperatures sit at 4 degrees Celsius in winter and rarely exceed 13 degrees in summer, so pack a well-serviced drysuit and check your undergarment accordingly. Confirm current conditions and boat logistics locally before heading out, as facilities on-site are not confirmed.
The site is located in the northern archipelago of Tanum municipality, Bohuslän, approximately 900 meters north-northwest of Resö harbour.
Recorded at this site
Depth
16-38m
Visibility
5-12m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
4-13°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include soft coral, brittle stars, crabs, snails, giant jellyfish, and nudibranchs such as the orange-clubbed nudibranch.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 16 to 38 metres and potential for current.
The site ranges from 16 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the site is a deep reef and wall dive with depths starting at 16 metres.
Diving at Vattenholmen in Strömstad requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Vattenholmen in Strömstad. Water temperatures range from 4°C to 13°C.
Vattenholmen in Strömstad typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vattenholmen in Strömstad typically ranges from 5 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.