Virrholmarna
The inner Skærgard in Sweden is a great dive site to explore when the waves at Väderöerna are too rough for safe diving. This site offers a beautiful wall and slope with a diverse range of marine life. Divers can expect to encounter many fascinating creatures such as nudibranches, lobsters, edible crabs, blåstak, cod, and other types of fish. Additionally, the site boasts a variety of sea weed species, adding to its unique underwater ecosystem.
With a maximum depth of 21m and visibility reaching up to 8m, the inner Skærgard is suitable for divers of all experience levels, including beginners. Located in the Tanums kommun, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, this dive site is easily accessible from Hamnholmen. Whether you're a novice diver or an experienced enthusiast, the inner Skærgard offers a memorable underwater exploration experience in the beautiful waters of Sweden.
With a maximum depth of 21m and visibility reaching up to 8m, the inner Skærgard is suitable for divers of all experience levels, including beginners. Located in the Tanums kommun, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, this dive site is easily accessible from Hamnholmen. Whether you're a novice diver or an experienced enthusiast, the inner Skærgard offers a memorable underwater exploration experience in the beautiful waters of Sweden.
Diving Conditions Score for Virrholmarna
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Virrholmarna
Depth
21m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Virrholmarna
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
6.5 m/s
Water Temp
20.5°C
Visibility
46.98km
Cloud Cover
71%
Wave Period
2.85s
Air Temperature
18.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Virrholmarna
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Dive Score Chart for Virrholmarna
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.076939890710381/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 25.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.687142857142858/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Virrholmarna: 06:00
Sunset at Virrholmarna: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Virrholmarna 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
11:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.16m (3.05s), Wind: 25.2 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.65s), Wind: 17.3 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 4.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for VirrholmarnaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Virrholmarna
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 Virrholmarna
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 Virrholmarna
December
Score: 8.6
January
Score: 8.3
March
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Virrholmarna
Water Temp
16.9°C / 62.4°F
July
Visibility
16.5m / 54.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Virrholmarna
Virrholmarna shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (16.9°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 - Jul 13, 2026
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