JAMBO
Protected Area
Rubha Dunan
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) - JAMBO offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Jambo sits upright in about 27 metres of water, a fairly recent addition to Scapa Flow's wreck collection, having sunk in 2003. She’s a decent sized cargo vessel, 88 metres long, and because of her age, she’s largely intact – a great contrast to some of the more broken up WWI German Fleet wrecks. We often drop down to find the bridge section still well-defined, and it’s possible to explore the hold areas. Look for the six-cylinder engine, still very much present. The relatively shallow depth for Scapa means dive time isn't too restricted, and we’ve seen plenty of wrasse and blennies making themselves at home amongst the plates. It’s a solid dive for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a more complete structure.
Typical JAMBO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water 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 JAMBO
JAMBO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JAMBO, 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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