JACQUELINE
Protected Area
Loch of Strathbeg
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) - JACQUELINE offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Jacqueline isn't one of those deep, silent Scapa wrecks; she’s right there, practically beachside near Scotstown Head. We’re talking a maximum depth of one metre, if that. You can honestly snorkel this fishing vessel, and that's precisely what we love about her. She went down in 1982, grounded, then eventually holed and abandoned, so she’s had plenty of time for the local critters to move in. You'll spend your time here exploring the broken hull, watching tiny blennies dart between the rust-coloured plates and crabs scuttling over the weed-covered deck. Sunlight streaks through the shallow water, illuminating the kelp that sways with the gentle current. It’s an ideal spot for macro photography, or for less experienced divers and snorkelers to get a real feel for Scapa’s history without the chill or the depth. Go at high tide for the best visibility; the sand can get a bit stirred up when the water is too low.
Typical JACQUELINE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for JACQUELINE
JACQUELINE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JACQUELINE, 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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