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Abborrkroken
Abborrkroken is a shore-access wall dive with easy entry and a deeper drop-off.
Vindö shore dive with parking beside the water, a sloping start, and a deeper wall section.
About Abborrkroken
Abborrkroken is a shore-access archipelago wall dive on Vindö in Värmdö, with parking beside the water, a gentle slope into a deeper wall, and an old log anchor partway down. Seasonal perch, large pipefish, and cod are the main wildlife highlights, while vegetation is sparse. The site rewards careful buoyancy and depth planning, and the seasonal harbor restriction means timing and boundary awareness matter as much as the easy entry.
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Research Estimate At Abborrkroken
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
Where Is Abborrkroken?
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Abborrkroken Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 50m
Depth Note
Sloping bottom to a wall; the wall descends beyond 50 m and an old log anchor sits around 11 m.
Best Season
Winter, for calmer water and better visibility.
Typical Conditions
Cold-water archipelago diving with modest visibility, limited vegetation, and a layout that starts easy before dropping deeper.
Safety & Access At Abborrkroken
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
The wall continues to depths just over 50 m; plan depth limits and gas accordingly.
Access Restrictions
A seasonal diving ban applies in the small-harbor water area near Norr Vindöström from 1 May to 30 September. Stay outside the marked zone and follow any posted local signs.
Legal Notes
The official restriction is tied to the marked harbor water area at Överby/Abborrkroken, so the site should be treated as seasonally restricted near Norr Vindöström.
Local Intel For Abborrkroken
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site starts with a gentle slope before dropping into a wall, so it suits controlled descents, buoyancy discipline, and clear depth planning.
Freediving
Only the shallow approach makes sense for freediving. The deeper wall is not a good target for casual breath-hold dives.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow entry and top of the slope. The wall section sits beyond normal snorkel comfort.
Wildlife at Abborrkroken
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Abborrkroken
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Abborrkroken
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
