Maharees guide with drift, launch and local facility details.
Ridge dive with big holes, walls and tucked-in life.
Ridge dive with big holes, walls and tucked-in life.
The Ridge Holes are a Maharees ridge dive where a line of big round holes breaks up the rock and turns the site into a slow, exploratory route. The holes, wall edges and overhangs are the main features, with crawfish, spiny spider crab and fish traffic tucked into the shadows. It is a better fit for divers who like careful navigation and close-looking than for anyone wanting a fast, open swim. Calm weather makes the structure easier to read and keeps the boat day more relaxed.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 22m
Depth Note
Site title lists 10-22m; the ridge and hole system sits in that band.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access ridge dive with small drift, average visibility around 20m and better days when the sea stays settled.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Swell and route-finding are the main variables; the holes are best when the sea stays calm enough to keep the rock readable.
Access Restrictions
Best handled with a local Maharees operator and boat launch from the Scraggane pier side; exposed weather makes ad hoc access awkward.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine safety rules and respect Maharees conservation access guidance around the peninsula.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Move slowly along the ridge and check the hole mouths, ledges and wall edges; the site rewards close-looking and good buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a good freedive target because the structure is deeper, boat-based and condition-sensitive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the ridge and hole features sit below the surface and need scuba to work properly.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Maharees guide with drift, launch and local facility details.
Independent marine-wildlife page noting bottlenose dolphins and other marine life in the Brandon and Tralee Bay area.
Maharees/Brandon Bay boat-dives page with boat-run, visibility and temperature context.
Official tourism page on the Maharees tombolo, conservation sensitivity and wildlife.
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