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The Pinnacle
Irish pinnacle dive with a deep-to-shallow profile.
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.
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Research Estimate At The Pinnacle
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is The Pinnacle?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Pinnacle Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
A rock pinnacle rises from around 40 m up to about 5 m, with the ascent around the rock forming the core dive.
Best Season
June to September, when Irish diving is generally at its best.
Typical Conditions
Temperate-water pinnacle diving with anemones, sea fans, sponges, and weather-driven current and visibility variation.
Safety & Access At The Pinnacle
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At The Pinnacle
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Pinnacle
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
