Fastnet Rock

County Cork, Ireland

Depth

45m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

About Fastnet Rock

5km S.W of Cape Clear and 15km from Schull lies Fastnet Rock,this well known dive site with it's trademark lighthouse provides one of the best dives in Ireland.Due to the strong current and unpredictable tidal surges this dive site should only be done by experienced divers and during calm weather.This dive site should rather be done in the company of others due to the possible changes in water conditions.If this site is dived in the correct conditions it's an almost perfect dive,with amazing scenery and various marine life.There are thin narrow gullies and depths can reach dangerous levels so make sure that you have someone keeping an eye on where you surface.This dive site should be dived during slack tide.The visibility is amazing here

Fastnet Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

45m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 25%

O₂

Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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