SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY)
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) - SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Sunbeam (Possibly) gives you a taste of Scapa Flow’s history beyond the German High Seas Fleet. This wooden sailing vessel, sunk in 1915, rests at 42 metres. She’s surprisingly intact for her age and material, though time and currents have certainly had their way. You can make out the hull structure, the ribs, and parts of her decking, all heavily draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. It’s a good dive for those who appreciate the slower pace of exploration, tracing the lines of a vessel that once sailed these waters, now home to curious wrasse and the occasional ling. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the Flow, but when it’s good, the natural light filtering down through the kelp makes for a moody, memorable dive.
Typical SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) 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 42m 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY)
SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY), 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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