The Outer Reef: 24-35Mts.

Rugged Irish reef with dramatic geology and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
30m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a rugged and wild experience, suitable for experienced divers. The area features dramatic rock formations including ledges and crevices teeming with marine life. You’ll find crawfish, squat lobster, spiny spider crab, and the vibrant cuckoo wrasse inhabiting these underwater spaces. Unique geological features like ‘Deadman's fingers,’ along with sponges and anemones contribute to the site's remarkable biodiversity. Shoals of cod, pollack, and mackerel are often present in this region.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

rocky reefdeep diveadvanced onlycold waterboat diveabundant fish lifecrustaceans

Marine Life

crawfishsquat lobsterspiny spider crabcuckoo wrassecodpollackmackerelDeadman's fingersspongesanemones

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profile (24-35m) and rugged, wild conditions require advanced experience.

Hazards:
depthcurrentcold waterboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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