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Fastnet Rock

Fastnet Rock

County Cork, Ireland

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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4m - 11m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Fastnet Rock

Exposed dive site that can only be dived by novice divers on calm days, and when the weather becomes even slightly rough- the dive site can become very difficult and should then only be dived by advanced divers. The one side of the rock has a maximum depth of 30 meters while the other side descends down to 30 meters. The bottom of the reef located here is covered in jewel anemones and marine life is plentiful.

Fastnet Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

4m 11m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 23%

O2
Marine Life

  • Gobys
  • Crabs
  • Pollock
  • Jellyfish
  • Wrasse
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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