SILVER SPRAY (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Rubha Dunan
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) - SILVER SPRAY (PROBABLY) offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Silver Spray* wreck in Scapa Flow, likely the *Silver Spray* at least, offers a compact dive at 44 metres. This fishing vessel, just under 20 metres long, sank in 1965 after colliding with the *Iolla Mhore*, another diveable wreck nearby. She sits upright and mostly intact, a real testament to how well these colder waters preserve things. We’ve found her to be quite photogenic, with the wheelhouse and stern sections still distinct. Expect to see plenty of squat lobsters tucked into crevices and plumose anemones waving from the superstructure, a colourful contrast to the dark steel. It's a great second dive after a deeper Scapa Flow expedition, or a solid main event for those who appreciate smaller, characterful wrecks.
Typical SILVER SPRAY (PROBABLY) 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 44m 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SILVER SPRAY (PROBABLY)
SILVER SPRAY (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SILVER SPRAY (PROBABLY), 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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