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Kirby'S Rock
Current-sensitive Anilao pinnacle with dense coral life.
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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.
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Research Estimate At Kirby'S Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Kirby'S Rock?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Kirby'S Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 35m
Depth Note
One rock breaks the surface and slopes to about 20 m; a second formation continues from about 20 m to 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round; slack-water windows matter more than the calendar.
Typical Conditions
Strong currents and exposed-water movement are common, with very good visibility on slack water and dense coral and macro life.
Safety & Access At Kirby'S Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Kirby'S Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kirby'S Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
