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Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen

Nordland, Norway

Depth
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5m - 15m

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Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

Saltstraumen

Nordland, Norway

Saltstraumen
Depth
Depth Icon

-

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 15m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced


About Saltstraumen

An interesting, yet equally dangerous dive site. Diving takes place in what is renowned as the worlds strongest tidal currents. Currents here can exceed 20 knots, and even cause large whirlpools. Diving has to be done during the right conditions and right area, so it is highly recommended that you seek local information before diving. With that said, it can offer some really enjoyable drift diving under the right conditions and marine life is absolutely amazing for such a narrow area of water.

Saltstraumen Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Advanced

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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