Wreck of Summer Isles (Possibly)
Protected Area
Cailleach Head
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 Summer Isles (Possibly) offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Summer Isles, or what we strongly suspect is Summer Isles, is a Scapa Flow experience that really gets under your skin. We love descending onto the bow and seeing the shape of her emerge from the gloom, typically around 15 metres if the light's cooperating. The stern points back towards shore, and it's here we find the real character, with several large sections of her hull plating torn away, creating swim-throughs that are just begging for a look. Shoals of saithe often hang above the deeper sections, their scales catching the light, and we’ve found some decent-sized lobsters tucked into the debris. This wreck is perfect for those who appreciate the history as much as the diving, offering a tangible link to Scapa Flow’s past, and it’s especially rewarding on a slack tide when you can really take your time to explore the nooks. It's not the biggest wreck in Scapa, but its accessible depth and fascinating structure make it one of our favourite mid-week dives when the weather lets us on it.
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 Summer Isles (Possibly)
Wreck of Summer Isles (Possibly) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Summer Isles (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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