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Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Slack-water Clyde wreck-and-pipe dive off Wemyss Bay.
Local operator required
A local boat or shore operator is the cleanest way to hit the slack window and manage line handling safely.
Plan this as a current-sensitive wreck dive with careful depth control, gas planning, and a narrow slack-water window.
About Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre is a classic Clyde wreck-and-pipe dive where the plan starts on the pipe and only then runs onto the wreck line. The site drops quickly, so timing, depth control, and gas management matter more than the short distance from shore or boat to the line. Currents are the defining feature and the dive only makes sense around slack water, with down-current risk called out around the rope and wreck handoff. Expect a cold-water wreck dive with plenty of structure rather than a casual sightseeing pass.
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Research Estimate At Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre?
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Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 50m
Depth Note
The pipe starts shallow and the route runs to the wreck and beyond; guide pages place the bow around the low-30m range and the stern deeper still.
Best Season
June to September, with the best conditions around slack-water windows and calmer sea state.
Typical Conditions
Cold water, mild to moderate surge, and current windows that can turn hazardous away from slack.
Safety & Access At Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted accessStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Treat the pipe and rope handoff as the critical checkpoint. If the water is not at slack, do not force the dive, and keep a close eye on depth near the wreck.
Access Restrictions
Dive only on the correct slack-water window; down-current risk on the pipe and rope is part of the site, and the approach should not be treated casually.
Local Intel For Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Start on the pipe, keep the timing tight, and only then continue to the wreck line if the current is stable.
Recent Logged Visits At Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
