Paakkila Louhos
This dive site in Finland is perfect for divers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts, including cave diving enthusiasts. It features two interconnected quarries linked by a tunnel that stretches 120 meters long. The open water area offers a maximum depth of 30 meters, while the side tunnel reaches 25 meters deep.
Although marine life is scarce in this location, divers may encounter small water insects like water hoppers and mosquito larvae. With a visibility of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site provides ample opportunities for exploration and enjoyment.
Located near Paakkila, Tuusniemi, North Eastern Savonia, North Savo, Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland, Mainland Finland, Finland, this dive site offers convenient accessibility for divers seeking an underwater adventure.
Optimize your diving experience and explore the unique features of this Finnish dive site suitable for divers at all levels of expertise.
Although marine life is scarce in this location, divers may encounter small water insects like water hoppers and mosquito larvae. With a visibility of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site provides ample opportunities for exploration and enjoyment.
Located near Paakkila, Tuusniemi, North Eastern Savonia, North Savo, Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland, Mainland Finland, Finland, this dive site offers convenient accessibility for divers seeking an underwater adventure.
Optimize your diving experience and explore the unique features of this Finnish dive site suitable for divers at all levels of expertise.
Diving Conditions Score for Paakkila Louhos
5.4
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Paakkila Louhos
Depth
16m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Paakkila Louhos
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
5.38km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Paakkila Louhos
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Dive Score Chart for Paakkila Louhos
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.833333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 12.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.606133333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Paakkila Louhos: 06:00
Sunset at Paakkila Louhos: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Paakkila Louhos 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
17:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 12.6 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 17.6 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Paakkila LouhosAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Paakkila Louhos
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 Paakkila Louhos
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Paakkila Louhos
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Paakkila Louhos
Water Temp
17.5°C / 63.5°F
July
Visibility
16.8m / 55.1ft
November
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Paakkila Louhos
Paakkila Louhos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (17.5°C) and January the coldest (-10.5°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 21, 2026
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