Wreck of Alcora (Possibly)
Protected Area
Loch of Strathbeg
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) - Wreck of Alcora (Possibly) offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The **Jeria** is one of those Scapa Flow wrecks that just makes you grin. We love how accessible she is, sitting upright and relatively shallow for a Scapa relic, making her a great introduction to the flow’s bigger boys. Dropping down, you’ll find yourself gliding over her stern, the prop still intact and begging for a closer look. What really sells us on the **Jeria** is the way life has taken hold; her hull is coated in jewel anemones, sparkling like scattered gems in your torch beam, and we often spot common cuttlefish drifting lazily in the holds. Swim through her engine room, an atmospheric cavern of twisted metal, and look out for the resident bull rout lurking in the shadows. We'd suggest going on an incoming tide for the best visibility, though even with a bit of particulate, the **Jeria** offers a proper dive into history and marine colonisation. She’s a fantastic pick for divers keen to explore a substantial wreck without needing extreme depths or technical skills.
Typical Wreck of Alcora (Possibly) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 Wreck of Alcora (Possibly)
Wreck of Alcora (Possibly) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Alcora (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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