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Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen

Nordland, Norway

Depth
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-

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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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

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Various
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