Hamburgö - large bay
Welcome to our beautiful bay located in Sweden's Tanums kommun. This dive site offers a gentle slope down to a depth of 8-10 meters, making it perfect for beginner divers. The sandy bottom is adorned with stones, rocks, and vibrant weed, creating a picturesque underwater landscape.
Divers can enjoy exploring the bay during night dives, which provide unique opportunities for photography. The site is sheltered from wind, except for the southeast, ensuring calm and enjoyable diving conditions. With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the vibrant marine life that calls this bay home.
Among the diverse marine species, you may encounter coo-coo wrasse, pipe fish hiding in the weed, edible crabs, colorful nudibranches, lumb sucker, fascinating dead man fingers, and a variety of sponges. This abundance of marine life offers divers an exciting and enriching underwater experience.
For those in search of a memorable diving adventure in Sweden, our bay on Boviksvägen, Berga, Hamburgsund is the perfect destination. Come and explore the wonders of the underwater world in Västra Götaland County, and create lasting memories of your diving journey.
Divers can enjoy exploring the bay during night dives, which provide unique opportunities for photography. The site is sheltered from wind, except for the southeast, ensuring calm and enjoyable diving conditions. With a visibility of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the vibrant marine life that calls this bay home.
Among the diverse marine species, you may encounter coo-coo wrasse, pipe fish hiding in the weed, edible crabs, colorful nudibranches, lumb sucker, fascinating dead man fingers, and a variety of sponges. This abundance of marine life offers divers an exciting and enriching underwater experience.
For those in search of a memorable diving adventure in Sweden, our bay on Boviksvägen, Berga, Hamburgsund is the perfect destination. Come and explore the wonders of the underwater world in Västra Götaland County, and create lasting memories of your diving journey.
Diving Conditions Score for Hamburgö - large bay
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hamburgö - large bay
Depth
15m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Hamburgö - large bay
Wave Height
0.3m
Wind Speed
8.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
33.86km
Cloud Cover
90%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
11.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hamburgö - large bay
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Dive Score Chart for Hamburgö - large bay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.296653558052434/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 12.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.15267088607595/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Hamburgö - large bay: 06:00
Sunset at Hamburgö - large bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Hamburgö - large bay are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.26m (4.45s), Wind: 12.6 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 7.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hamburgö - large bayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hamburgö - large bay
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Hamburgö - large bay
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Hamburgö - large bay
December
Score: 8.6
January
Score: 8.3
March
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Hamburgö - large bay
Water Temp
16.8°C / 62.2°F
July
Visibility
16.5m / 54.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hamburgö - large bay
Hamburgö - large bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (16.8°C) and December the coldest (-4.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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