SCOTIA
Protected Area
Assynt - Coigach
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) - SCOTIA offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Scotia* offers a gentle introduction to Scapa Flow's wreck diving. Lying in just 5m of water, it’s an easy dive, perfect for warming up or for divers less keen on deep, dark wrecks. The small fishing vessel has been down since 1995, and its broken hull is now home to plenty of wrasse and blennies, darting between the rusty plates. We find it’s a good spot for photography, especially on a sunny day when the light penetrates right to the seabed, illuminating the metalwork and the kelp growing on top.
Typical SCOTIA 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 SCOTIA
SCOTIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SCOTIA, 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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