SCANDINAVIC
Protected Area
West Westray
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) - SCANDINAVIC offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Scapa Flow has a deep history and while many come for the German High Seas Fleet, the Scandivanic offers a different slice of wartime diving. She’s a steamship, sunk in 1917, and sits upright in a manageable 13 metres. That means decent bottom time and often good light penetration, even on an overcast Orkney day. We like to drop onto the stern and work our way forward, past the collapsed mast and the holds which are now home to plenty of cod and wrasse. The machinery, built by Richardsons, Westgarth & Co., is still pretty recognisable, and there are some lovely anemones covering the hull plates. It’s a comfortable dive for anyone keen on exploring a proper wreck without the deeper challenges of some of Scapa's other sites.
Typical SCANDINAVIC 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SCANDINAVIC
SCANDINAVIC Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SCANDINAVIC, 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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