Rågstuten is a group of islets in the south-eastern part of Väderöarna with a classic wall dive to 23 m. Deep water lies close by, so animals that normally keep deeper turn up here, and the islets hold large colonies of harbour and grey seals.
Also known as Rågstuten nr. 2.
Where it is and how deep
58.5304° N, 11.0847° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The wall drops to a maximum of 23 m, with visibility around 9 m. Its position beside deeper water brings in species that usually live further down, drawn by currents that can run strong, and spiny dogfish are among the visitors.
Marine life and season
- Seals & sea lions
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
Season follows Väderöarna: Boats run all year; summer brings the warmest water, peaking in July and August, while winter is drysuit season.
Know before you go
- Currents can be strong along the wall.
Sources
- Väderöerne: Swedish Diving at Its Best! — X-Ray Mag
- Rågstuten nr. 2 dive site — DiveChamp
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