KIRUNA
Protected Area
John o' Groats
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) - KIRUNA offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The KIRUNA sits upright in about 22 metres of water, a dark, looming shape on the seabed of Scapa Flow. We'd always suggest diving this one on a slack tide, otherwise, the current can really whip you around the bow. She went down in 1945, and even after all these years, the sheer scale of her is impressive. We love tracing the deck, seeing the massive cargo holds open like cavernous mouths. Look out for the resident conger eels, they’re often found coiled up in the nooks and crannies. The superstructure is a playground for light penetration, especially on a brighter day when shafts of green light cut through the gloom. For divers who appreciate history and enjoy exploring a substantial, intact wreck, the KIRUNA is a real standout. It’s a proper dive into a piece of wartime maritime history, draped in the greens and browns of Orkney’s seabed.
Typical KIRUNA 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 22m - 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 KIRUNA
KIRUNA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KIRUNA, 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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