TEKLA (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Noss Head
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) - TEKLA (PART OF)(PROBABLY) offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tekla in Scapa Flow offers a proper deep wreck dive. Lying at 54 metres, this steamship is well broken, but you can still make out the twin boilers and a triple expansion engine, which stands proud from the seabed. It’s a dark, silty site, typical of the Flow, but the resident wrasse and squat lobsters are often out in the torch beam, tucked into crevices. This site is for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deco obligations and low visibility.
Typical TEKLA (PART OF)(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 54m 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 TEKLA (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
TEKLA (PART OF)(PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TEKLA (PART OF)(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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