TRSAT
Protected Area
Cairnbulg to St Combs Coast
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) - TRSAT offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The TRSAT wreck in Scapa Flow offers a different kind of dive, less about the grand scale of the German High Seas Fleet and more about the quiet history of a merchant steamer. Lying at 50 metres, she’s a deeper dive, best suited for those comfortable with technical profiles. We found her to be a compelling exploration, with her hull still largely intact and machinery visible in the holds. Over the decades, plumose anemones have coated the darker corners and various fish, often cod and ling, shelter within her structure. Visibility can be a challenge here, typical for Scapa, but on a good day, the details of her wartime demise are starkly apparent.
Typical TRSAT 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 50m 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 TRSAT
TRSAT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TRSAT, 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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