Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom
    Fair Isle

    Wreck of Conqueror 2

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Fair Isle

    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 Conqueror 2 offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 140+ species recorded
    Water8-14°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The MTS Oceanos off Coffee Bay, that's a site we consistently recommend for divers who appreciate a good story with their dive. She went down in 1991, and we find the way she settled, largely intact but on her side, makes for some truly unique exploration. You’ll spend your dive navigating corridors tilted at impossible angles and swimming through cabins that feel like they've been frozen in time. What we particularly love are the sheer numbers of resident fish; the fusiliers often school so densely over the superstructure that they can briefly dim the ambient light. Keep an eye out for the resident dusky groupers, they’re big and not shy, often lurking in the deeper holds. We've also spotted some impressive undulated morays poking out from crevices. It’s a deeper wreck, so this one's for the more experienced divers comfortable with extended bottom times and potential currents, which can pick up here. We'd suggest diving it early in the morning for the best chance of settled conditions.

    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 Wreck of Conqueror 2

    Wreck of Conqueror 2 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Wreck of Conqueror 2, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (58.64, -3.16) (8km away)

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    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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