Silfra (The Crack)

Thingvellir National Park, Iceland

Depth

20m

Visibility

50m - 150m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Silfra (The Crack)

This dive site is one of the best known European dive sites and is one of the more amazing dive sites you will dive.It is located in a crack between the Eurasian and American continents,this is where the continental plates meet and they drift slowly apart each year.The visibility at this dive site is unlike any other with a distance of over 100m visibility.The temperature is cold around 0`C so be sure to be prepared with the right equipment.A highly recommended dive site

Silfra (The Crack) Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

50m – 150m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O₂

Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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