MARGO
Protected Area
Assynt - Coigach
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) - MARGO offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Margo, a fishing vessel that sank in 2000 after hitting something submerged, sits upright in 30 meters of water within Scapa Flow. It’s a compact wreck, around 16.5 meters long, making it a good second dive after one of the larger German fleet wrecks, or a solid first dive for those easing into Scapa's wreck diving. You can usually get a good feel for the entire wreck on a single dive, finning past the collapsed bow section and exploring the wheelhouse structure. Look out for the resident wrasse and squat lobsters that have made the Margo their home, particularly around any remaining fishing gear. It’s a site that feels distinctly Orkney, a working boat now part of the seabed.
Typical MARGO 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 30m - 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 MARGO
MARGO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MARGO, 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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