Recurring Gullholmen meet and boat departure.
Boat wall dive by Gullholmen lighthouse with rich temperate life.
Boat wall dive by Gullholmen lighthouse with rich temperate life.
Gullholmen is a boat-accessed wall dive around the island by the old lighthouse outside Jeloya in Moss. The site mixes steep rock walls, cracks and ledges, and a temperate mix of crabs, lobsters, cod and other fish. It suits intermediate divers who are comfortable with cold water and occasional current, and the boat plan should account for reserve rules, tide timing and limited on-island facilities.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Club reporting describes a wall dropping to 30-40m+; the shallow edge is near the island and the exact top depth varies by route and boat drop.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with drysuit diving common in Norway.
Typical Conditions
Cold-water fjord diving on rock walls with variable visibility and some current on certain tides.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Pay attention to the cracks and under rocks during the dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only for diving; if you land on Gullholmen, follow nature reserve rules and posted guidance.
Legal Notes
Gullholmen is a protected reserve area. Respect access rules, mooring limits and shoreline restrictions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Diving around the island includes vertical wall sections.
Freediving
Possible for experienced cold-water freedivers, but the site is primarily a scuba wall dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to calm shallow edges; the main draw is the underwater wall structure.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Recurring Gullholmen meet and boat departure.
Moss-area current and chop context.
Club report on wall depth, visibility and marine life.
Nature reserve status and access rules.
Limited mooring, toilets and grills on Gullholmen.
Regional visibility baseline near Gullholmen.
Cold-water diving and drysuit context for Norway.
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