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Gulen / Byrknesoy (Sognefjord)

Vestland, Norway
AOW suggested6–45 m depthBoth entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Gulen / Byrknesoy (Sognefjord) at a glance

Gulen / Byrknesoy (Sognefjord) is a advanced both dive site in Vestland, Norway with depths of 6–45 m (20–148 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Plumose anemone, Atlantic cod, and Pollack (saithe). Recent reports put the water around 10°C (51°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 19h ago
2.2 mwaves — about two meters expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 10°C · seasonal avg 17°C

Site hazards: Cold water year-round; deep wrecks requiring decompression/technical training; wreck penetration and entanglement; reduced light at depth.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Mon6:00–8:00
Tue6:00–23:00
Wed6:00–23:00
Thu6:00–23:00
Fri6:00–23:00
Sat6:00–23:00
Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 3:53 · Sunrise 5:03 · Sunset 22:30

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.7 km from site · graded 19h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Plumose anemone, Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe)
Best time: Year-round; visibility is often best in winter and early spring; drysuit essential in all seasons.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan72%6°C1.1 m
  2. Feb69%5°C1.1 m
  3. Mar82%6°C0.9 m
  4. Apr90%7°C0.7 m
  5. May95%10°C0.7 m
  6. Jun93%13°C0.7 m
  7. Jul100%17°C0.6 m
  8. Aug90%15°C0.8 m
  9. Sep96%15°C0.8 m
  10. Oct75%12°C0.9 m
  11. Nov84%10°C0.9 m
  12. Dec69%8°C1.1 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Plumose anemoneCommonly seen
  • Atlantic codCommonly seen
  • Pollack (saithe)Commonly seen
  • Atlantic wolffishOccasionally seen
  • Dead man's fingers (soft coral)Commonly seen
  • NudibranchsCommonly seen
  • European lobsterOccasionally seen
  • LingOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A cold-water wreck and wall diving hub on the islands around Byrknes in Gulen, on the western fringe of Sognefjord about two hours north of Bergen and home to the well-known Gulen Dive Resort. The area concentrates dozens of wrecks and dramatic fjord walls draped in anemones, soft corals and sponges, popular with technical and underwater-photography divers. Sites range from shallow scenic walls to deep wrecks, and conditions are sheltered inside the fjord system though water is cold year-round. It is one of Norway's premier wreck destinations, served by a resort with on-site fills and gas.

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Cold water year-round; deep wrecks requiring decompression/technical training; wreck penetration and entanglement; reduced light at depth.

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