REINFIELD
Protected Area
Copinsay
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) - REINFIELD offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Reinfield is one of those Scapa sites we just love for a relaxed poke around. This isn't a deep dive, sitting at a max of 5 metres, making it perfect for a long, slow exploration, even for newer drysuit divers. Sunk as a blockship back in 1914, she’s now a skeletal steel framework, completely draped in kelp. Swimming through the remains of her holds, the light filters down through the fronds, giving everything an eerie, green glow. You’ll find plenty of crabs tucked into crevices, nudibranchs creeping along the rust, and often, schools of saithe darting through the superstructure. We’d suggest hitting this one at slack tide, especially if the visibility isn’t stellar, so you can really take your time amongst the twisted metal and watch the kelp sway. It’s a great site to combine with a shallower dive on the nearby Elton, making for a solid morning’s diving.
Typical REINFIELD 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 REINFIELD
REINFIELD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for REINFIELD, 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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