ROSS PUMA
Protected Area
Hoy
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) - ROSS PUMA offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Ross Puma* is a sturdy trawler, sitting upright on the seabed at 20 metres. She ran aground near Little Rack Wick on Hoy in 1968, and while not one of Scapa's German fleet, she offers a solid dive for those who enjoy exploring working vessels. Her wheelhouse and bridge superstructure are still largely intact, making for an interesting swim-through if you’re comfortable in overhead environments. Look for the resident wrasse and ling tucked into the nooks and crannies, and watch for schools of saithe swirling around the mast. We’d say it's a good alternative when the weather makes exposed sites tricky, or if you're looking for a slightly less dramatic, more intimate wreck experience.
Typical ROSS PUMA 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 20m - 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 ROSS PUMA
ROSS PUMA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROSS PUMA, 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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