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Kirby'S Rock
Current-sensitive Anilao pinnacle with dense coral life.
Scuba DivingFreedivingBoatAdvanced0m - 35m
DeepReef
Boat access and slack-water timing matter more than distance; this is a current-sensitive Anilao pinnacle with strong coral and macro life.
About Kirby'S Rock
Kirby's Rock is a current-sensitive Anilao pinnacle dive with a shallow rock that breaks the surface and a deeper formation beside it. The site is known for dense coral growth, dramatic wall-and-canyon structure, and a lot of macro and wide-angle life, but timing matters because strong currents and exposed-water conditions can change the dive quickly.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Check tide tables, dive slack water, keep buoyancy tight around the pinnacles, and avoid the exposed side when current builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use tide tables and slack water, and keep snorkelers on the shallow inshore reef.
Legal Notes
Stay within your certification and use current-aware planning for the deeper side of the site.
Where Is Kirby'S Rock?
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Local Intel For Kirby'S Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-only pinnacled wall dive with shallow and deep options, best approached at slack water with solid buoyancy control.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; current and exposure make it better suited to scuba at slack water.
Snorkeling
Only the shallow reef inshore of the rock is snorkel-appropriate, and only around slack water.
Wildlife at Kirby'S Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Kirby'S Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility18m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
