INTREPID II
Protected Area
East Caithness Cliffs
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) - INTREPID II offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Intrepid II is a proper Orkney wreck, a fishing vessel that caught fire and sank back in 2005. At 12 metres long, it’s not huge, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character. We usually drop onto the stern, which sits upright at 40 metres, the bow rearing slightly. The hold is open, and you can duck inside, checking out the burnt timbers – a real sense of its fiery end still lingers. What we love about Intrepid II is how quickly life has moved in. The wheelhouse is gone, but the engine is still very much there, encrusted with anemones. Dead man's fingers sprout from every surface, and we’ve often seen conger eels poking their heads from pipes. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with depth, offering a good, solid technical dive in a relatively protected part of Scapa Flow. We'd suggest going on a slack tide, otherwise the current can make navigating the hold a bit trickier.
Typical INTREPID II 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 (40m) - 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 INTREPID II
INTREPID II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for INTREPID II, 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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