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Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari

Troms, Norway
0–5 m (0–16 ft) depthBoat entryDrysuit typical

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Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari at a glance

Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari is an intermediate boat dive site in Troms, Norway with depths of 0–5 m (0–16 ft). Typically most favorable Jun–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Orca (killer whale), Sperm whale, and White-tailed eagle. Recent reports put the water around 6°C (43°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 16:00 · sunset 15:01

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 20 h ago
0.2 m (0.6 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 6°C · seasonal avg 7°C ( · Forecast 43°F · seasonal avg 44°F)

Site hazards: Near-freezing water and Arctic winter weather (hypothermia/cold shock); very short daylight; open-ocean boat operations; large feeding marine mammals - keep respectful distance per operator rules; seasonal only.

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Dive windows this week

Mon8:00–16:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 11 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue8:00–15:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed8:00–15:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu8:00–15:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Fri8:00–15:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sat9:00–15:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:29 · Sunrise 7:38 · Sunset 15:01 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.0 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 18:25 CET

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Best time: Seasonal, roughly November to January, when herring and whales are present; conditions are dark and very cold.

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. January, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 0°C (31°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  2. February, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been -1°C (31°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  3. March, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 0°C (32°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  4. April, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 2°C (35°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  5. May, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (52°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (1.0 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (0.8 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.3 m (0.9 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  9. September, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (53°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.4 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  11. November, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 3°C (38°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  12. December, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 1°C (34°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots

June and July have typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Norway, Iceland & North Atlantic — from open sighting data, not a promise.

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Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A seasonal Arctic snorkelling experience out of Skjervoy (about 70 N) where orcas and humpback whales gather to feed on overwintering Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the Kvaenangen and Lyngen fjord systems. Boats locate carousel-feeding orca pods and humpbacks, and snorkellers slip into the cold dark water to watch from the surface; this is freediving/snorkel only, not scuba. The season runs roughly November to January in very low Arctic light and frigid water, so drysuits and careful operator-led safety are essential. Note this is a surface marine-encounter site rather than a conventional scuba dive site.

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Near-freezing water and Arctic winter weather (hypothermia/cold shock); very short daylight; open-ocean boat operations; large feeding marine mammals - keep respectful distance per operator rules; seasonal only.

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