SAINT MAGNUS
Protected Area
Loch of Strathbeg
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 MAGNUS offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Saint Magnus, a steamship sunk in 1918, rests at 49 metres within Scapa Flow’s often moody embrace. We’ve found her to be a particularly atmospheric dive, especially when the light is just right and the visibility pushes past the usual 10 metres. Her boilers and triple expansion engine are still largely intact, offering some intriguing swim-throughs for those comfortable with overhead environments and careful buoyancy. Expect to see plenty of wrasse darting between the metalwork and the occasional inquisitive conger eel peeking from a porthole. It's a dive best suited for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the history as much as the exploration.
Typical SAINT MAGNUS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 49m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 MAGNUS
SAINT MAGNUS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAINT MAGNUS, 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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