ST ROGNVALD
Protected Area
Auskerry
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) - ST ROGNVALD offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *St Rognvald* offers a shallow, scattered dive in Scapa Flow, perfect for those days when the deeper wrecks feel a bit too much. You’ll find her bones spread across the seabed, the iron plates and frames now home to a surprising amount of life, considering the depth. Look closely and you'll spot wrasse darting between encrusted ribs and anemones clinging to rusted machinery. It’s a great site for photographers keen on macro shots or newer divers looking to experience Scapa's history without the chill of deeper water. We often use it as a good warm-up dive.
Typical ST ROGNVALD 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 ST ROGNVALD
ST ROGNVALD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST ROGNVALD, 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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