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The Pinnacle
Irish pinnacle dive with a deep-to-shallow profile.
Scuba DivingShoreAdvanced5m - 40m
Pinnacle
Shore-accessible rock pinnacle with a deep start and a controlled ascent, best for experienced divers who like structure and fish life.
About The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle is a dramatic Irish rock pinnacle that rises from deep water to a shallow top, making the dive a classic start-deep, spiral-up profile. It is a shore-accessible advanced dive for experienced divers who want a controlled ascent, solid buoyancy, and a wall coated in anemones, sea fans, and sponges. The payoff is the fish life that works the rock: wrasse, pollock, gurnards, blennies, and John Dory.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Start deep, move slowly around the rock, and make the top a deliberate safety stop rather than a place to linger.
Access Restrictions
Best dived on a calm window with good buoyancy and gas planning.
Legal Notes
Treat the top as a safety-stop area and avoid forcing the dive in rough conditions.
Where Is The Pinnacle?
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Local Intel For The Pinnacle
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A typical route is to begin at depth and spiral up the pinnacle to the top for a safety stop.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the depth profile is built around scuba ascent planning.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling.
Wildlife at The Pinnacle
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At The Pinnacle
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Coral · 5/5Pristine, vibrant coral
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Current · 3/5Moderate current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 12m
