MORAY ADVENTURER
Protected Area
North Rona
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) - MORAY ADVENTURER offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Moray Adventurer, a small beam trawler, sits shallow in Scapa Flow, an unusual choice perhaps, but one we consistently return to. She’s only four metres deep, really just a snorkel, but the way she’s pancaked onto the rocks gives her a strangely intimate feel. You can poke around the wheelhouse, which is still quite intact, and peek into the hold where spider crabs often lurk in the shadows. We love how the kelp drapes over the stern, swaying with the gentle surge, making the whole wreck feel like part of the reef. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking for a relaxed dive, maybe to test out new gear, or for photographers wanting to play with natural light. Even on a grey Orkney day, the shallow depth keeps things surprisingly bright. Look closely, and you’ll spot blennies darting between the plates and nudibranchs grazing on the rust. We often finish a long day of deeper wreck diving here, finding a quiet beauty in its simplicity.
Typical MORAY ADVENTURER 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 MORAY ADVENTURER
MORAY ADVENTURER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MORAY ADVENTURER, 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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