Sortebill
At the southern pier in the outer marina, there is an exciting dive spot waiting for advanced divers. Begin your descent at the corner and follow the line that starts at 10 meters deep. As you continue, the line gradually leads you deeper until you reach a depth of 19 meters. At this point, you will encounter a "break" where the line continues into open water, guiding you towards Captain Sortebill's ship. This impressive shipwreck sits at a depth of 30 meters below the surface and spans 15.5 meters in length and 4.5 meters in width.
Diving at this site offers an opportunity to explore a vibrant underwater ecosystem. The wreck is teeming with a variety of small fish, and its surfaces are adorned with lush growth. While diving here, you might even have the chance to encounter Captain Sortebill himself, accompanied by his wife. If luck is on your side, keep an eye out for the presence of a majestic king crab.
Located in Norway, this dive site provides a visibility of approximately 8 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the marine environment. With its maximum depth of 30 meters, this dive spot is best suited for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure. For those interested in exploring this captivating location, it can be found along Svestadveien, Hella, Nesodden, Viken, 1458, Norway.
Plan your next dive at this captivating dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving at this site offers an opportunity to explore a vibrant underwater ecosystem. The wreck is teeming with a variety of small fish, and its surfaces are adorned with lush growth. While diving here, you might even have the chance to encounter Captain Sortebill himself, accompanied by his wife. If luck is on your side, keep an eye out for the presence of a majestic king crab.
Located in Norway, this dive site provides a visibility of approximately 8 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the marine environment. With its maximum depth of 30 meters, this dive spot is best suited for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure. For those interested in exploring this captivating location, it can be found along Svestadveien, Hella, Nesodden, Viken, 1458, Norway.
Plan your next dive at this captivating dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Sortebill
6.4
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sortebill
Depth
30m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Sortebill
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
5.8 m/s
Water Temp
17.5°C
Visibility
60.96km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
16.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sortebill
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Dive Score Chart for Sortebill
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.60559837398374/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.745711111111111/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sortebill: 06:00
Sunset at Sortebill: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sortebill 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
8:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.1m (4.1s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 5.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for SortebillAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sortebill
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 Sortebill
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sortebill
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Sortebill
Water Temp
17.3°C / 63.1°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sortebill
Sortebill shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (17.3°C) and December the coldest (-7.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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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