Datasets · Coast and fishing
Sea depth (bathymetry), already linked to every property.
Kartverket is the hydrographic authority in Norway, and this dataset is the official depth data for salt water. It is the basis for navigation products, coastal zone planning and property analysis in the coastal zone. The depth data follows the Norwegian Armed Forces' navigation plan, with 50 m between depth points and contour intervals of 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 m and beyond.
What the dataset contains
Sea depth (bathymetry) in Placepoint
Kartverket is the hydrographic authority in Norway, and this dataset is the official depth data for salt water. It is the basis for navigation products, coastal zone planning and property analysis in the coastal zone. The depth data follows the Norwegian Armed Forces' navigation plan, with 50 m between depth points and contour intervals of 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 m and beyond. Coastline contour, constructed coast and skerries are referenced to mean high water.
For a developer or valuer, the dataset is relevant for coastal development and planning in harbour areas, for designing piers, subsea cables and pipelines, for aquaculture-related plots, or when you need sublayers to assess flood and storm surge risk. We use the dataset in our map layers for coast and fishing. Related: Lake depth (bathymetry) for freshwater, Shoreline management zone for the building ban zone along the sea.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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About the datasetHow often is sea depth (bathymetry) updated?
Real time. The update frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Kartverket. We collect the data, check its quality and place it on the right property, with the source and date on every field.
How do I see sea depth (bathymetry) for a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Coast and fishing map layer. The dataset is a separate layer there, and the details appear in the property panel when you click on the map.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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