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Waterworld describes daily boat dives in the Maharees and Brandon Bay area with average visibility around 20 m.
Local operator required
A local boat operator is strongly recommended for drift timing, route and pickup.
Atlantic kelp wall and sandy bottom with drifting current, big pollack and ray action.
About POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Pollack Alley is a Maharees drift dive where a three-hundred-metre kelp wall meets sand and schools of pollack, sprat, skate and rays turn the current into a moving wildlife alley.
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Research Estimate At POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts?
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Community sourced coordinates.
POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 16m
Depth Note
The site name puts Pollack Alley in the 12-16 m band, with the kelp wall dropping onto sand.
Best Season
Summer and early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Atlantic kelp wall over a sandy bottom, with drifting current and schools of pollack, sprat and rays.
Safety & Access At POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift dive, stay streamlined along the kelp edge and plan for the skipper pickup.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and drift timing matter more than shoreline access; weather and current can change the plan quickly.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine access and skipper guidance around the Maharees and Brandon Bay dive area.
Local Intel For POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The appeal is cruising the kelp wall and sand edge for pollack, sprat, skate and rays, so buoyancy and trim matter.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; Pollack Alley is a drift dive that fits scuba rather than casual surface swimming.
Wildlife at POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
