BE READY
Protected Area
Rosehearty to Fraserburgh Coast
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - BE READY offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The trawler *Be Ready* rests upright at 35 metres, a relatively recent addition to Scapa Flow's impressive collection. Sunk in 1999 while under tow, this 24-meter vessel offers a surprisingly intact exploration for divers comfortable at depth. We've found the wheelhouse and much of the superstructure still present, providing plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. Over the years, it's become a decent home for crabs, squat lobsters, and various small fish, making it a good contrast to the older, more broken-up warships nearby. It's a solid dive for those looking for a different flavour of wreck in the Flow.
Typical BE READY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BE READY
BE READY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BE READY, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
55°F · Range: 11.4–13.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
9.26 m/s
18.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1005.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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