V70
Protected Area
Hoy
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) - V70 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The V70, one of Scapa Flow's smaller German destroyers, sits upright in just 14 metres of water. It's a fantastic starting point for anyone new to wreck diving, or just looking for a relaxed dive with plenty to see. Over a century underwater means the hull is completely carpeted in anemones and dead man's fingers, with wrasse and blennies darting in and out of the plating. You can fin along the full 82-metre length, peering into hatches and imagining its past. It’s a gentle introduction to the Flow's incredible history, often done as a second dive after one of the deeper battleships.
Typical V70 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for V70
V70 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for V70, 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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