SAINT KENTIGERN
Protected Area
St Ninian's Tombolo
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) - SAINT KENTIGERN offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Saint Kentigern sits upright on the seabed at 30 metres, a fairly intact coaster that went down in 1979. We like it because it’s a manageable size, big enough to spend some decent bottom time exploring but not so huge you get lost. You can peer into the holds, see the engine room aft, and the bow ramp is still there, giving a good sense of its working life. Over the years, plenty of crabs and lobsters have moved in, tucked into crevices, and the deck is usually covered in dead man's fingers. It’s a solid dive for those who enjoy wreck penetration on a smaller scale, and the calm conditions of Scapa Flow make it accessible for most experienced divers.
Typical SAINT KENTIGERN 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 SAINT KENTIGERN
SAINT KENTIGERN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAINT KENTIGERN, 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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