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POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
Kelp-wall drift in the Maharees.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
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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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
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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
The appeal is cruising the kelp wall and sand edge for pollack, sprat, skate and rays, so buoyancy and trim matter.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; Pollack Alley is a drift dive that fits scuba rather than casual surface swimming.
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Exposure Profile at POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
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Wildlife at POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
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Recent Logged Visits At POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
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Dive Spot Log Averages At POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
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POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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POLLACK ALLEY: 12-16mts Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.discoverireland.ie · Official Tourism
Official tourism listing for Waterworld Castlegregory at the Maharees, with diving and leisure-centre context.
www.tripadvisor.ie · Community
Community review mentions Pollack Alley, sand eels and stronger swell/current conditions on some days.
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