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Kristiansund & the Atlantic Ocean Road · Norway · Drift · Channel & pass

Vevangstrømmen

A tide-driven ride through a narrow pass

Vevangstrømmen is a tidal drift through a narrow rock pass on the Atlantic Ocean Road coast. Divers ride the flow at 15–18 m past dead man's fingers, soft corals and anemones, with squid, catfish and anglerfish among the fauna. The current makes it a dive for those used to strong water.

Also known as Vevangstrommen.

Where it is and how deep

Depth profile of Vevangstrømmen: typical dive 15–18 m (50–60 ft) 18 m · Open Water30 m · Advanced40 m · Recreational limit15 m18 mtypical dive
Depths on a shared scale to 40 m (130 ft); dashed lines mark common certification limits.

No published position for this site — the map shows Kristiansund & the Atlantic Ocean Road and its other sites; operators know the mooring.

The dive

At Vevangstrømmen the tide squeezes through a pass about 10 m wide and the current gains 3–4 knots. The recommended depth range is 15–18 m, and visibility is best on the incoming tide. Dead man's fingers grow in quantity along the pass, joined by nudibranchs, schools of fish, soft corals, anemones, squid, catfish and anglerfish.

Marine life and season

  • Nudibranchs
  • Squid
  • Reef fish swarms
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Season follows Kristiansund & the Atlantic Ocean Road: The Atlantic Ocean Road centre runs from early June to late September; the Kristiansund club boat goes out every Sunday all year.

Know before you go

  • The tidal current through the pass is strong and reaches 3–4 knots.

Dive videos

Dykk i Vevangstrømmen 19 Sep 2020 · Calle H on YouTube

Sources

  1. Vevangstrømmen - Strømsholmen Seasportcenter — Strømsholmen Sjøsportsenter

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