Ísafjarðardjúp | Westfjords Pristine Reefs

Site Overview

Ísafjarðardjúp is the heart of the Westfjords’ pristine diving, offering cold-water reefs with extraordinary visibility often reaching 20 to 30 metres. The walls and reefs are covered in massive sea anemone fields, sea cucumbers, nudibranchs, halibut and wolffish, and the remoteness means the sites are untouched and teeming with life. Water is 3 to 9°C and a drysuit is mandatory, with mild current and surge the main considerations. Kayak-accessible wall dives let you reach reefs quietly, and a specialised local operator manages the remote logistics. For adventurous divers seeking Iceland at its wildest and most pristine, Ísafjarðardjúp is a highlight, combining clarity, abundance and isolation in a guided, committed cold-water setting. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment.