ZENITH
Protected Area
Rosehearty to Fraserburgh Coast
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) - ZENITH offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-14°C, warmest July, August, September.
Zenith is a Scapa Flow newcomer, a 50-metre trawler sunk deliberately in 2018 to become a dive site. We love the feeling of exploring something relatively fresh, watching the marine life slowly claim it. Dropping to 43 metres, she sits upright and mostly intact on the seabed, a surprisingly large shadow emerging from the green. You can easily spend an entire dive penetrating the wheelhouse, the hold, and the engine room, though some of the interior access points are tight. Look out for the resident wrasse and crabs that have already moved in, darting between the deck machinery and the developing anemone colonies. Visibility here can swing wildly, so pick a day with lighter winds and an incoming tide if you can. Zenith is fantastic for those who appreciate wreck penetration and enjoy seeing how quickly the ocean reclaims its own.
Typical ZENITH Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 43m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 ZENITH
ZENITH Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ZENITH, 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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