Wreck of Doyle
Protected Area
Hoy and West Mainland
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 Doyle offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
The HMS Calypso, a C-class light cruiser sunk in 1917, is one of our favourite wreck dives in Crete, and a genuinely rewarding experience for divers who appreciate a bit of history beneath the waves. We’d suggest you aim for early morning dives; the light penetration is incredible, illuminating the bow section and the gun turrets. You’ll weave through the collapsed decks, catching glimpses of the ship's massive engines now encrusted in sponges and anemones. Look closely, and you’ll spot moray eels peeking from portholes and schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure. It's a proper wreck dive, best suited for those comfortable with deeper profiles and penetrations into the larger compartments.
Typical Wreck of Doyle 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 Wreck of Doyle
Wreck of Doyle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Doyle, 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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