SUE LYNN
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) - SUE LYNN offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sue Lynn isn't one of Scapa's colossal German battleships, but this small fishing vessel offers a genuinely engaging dive. Sitting upright at 30 metres, she's remarkably intact for her size, roughly 12 metres long. You can peek into her wheelhouse, which is still reasonably complete, and see plenty of resident pollack darting between the frames. We often find wrasse here too, nosing around the growth that’s started to blanket her decks. It’s a great second dive after a deeper wreck, or if you prefer shallower, more intimate explorations where marine life is the main draw. While she might have a dubious past, she's a charming little wreck now.
Typical SUE LYNN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 SUE LYNN
SUE LYNN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SUE LYNN, 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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