V83
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) - V83 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The V83 in Scapa Flow offers a different flavour to the deeper, more intact behemoths. She's a WWI German destroyer, scuttled back in 1919, now resting at a comfortable 10 metres. We've found her pretty broken up, a testament to time and the elements, but that doesn't mean she lacks character. Instead, you're looking at a scattering of hull plates, machinery, and various bits of her structure, all overgrown with anemones and hydroids. It’s a site for those who enjoy exploring the history etched into the seabed, with crabs scuttling amongst the metal and small fish darting through the wreckage. Ideal for divers looking for a shallower wreck exploration, perhaps as a second dive, or for honing buoyancy skills in a historical context.
Typical V83 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for V83
V83 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for V83, 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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