SERVUS
Protected Area
East Caithness Cliffs
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) - SERVUS offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Servus sits shallow in Scapa Flow, an easily accessible wreck for those newer to drysuit diving in these cooler waters. She's a motor vessel, built in '33, and though broken up a bit from her sinking in '59 and subsequent salvage, there's still plenty of character to her. You can trace her lines, see where the engine room was, and poke around her hull, which is now a home for crabs and the odd curious wrasse. Visibility varies, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant dive, a chance to get a feel for Scapa Flow's history without the demands of the deeper blockships.
Typical SERVUS 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 SERVUS
SERVUS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SERVUS, 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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