Independent exact-site page with access and depth notes.
A wave-exposed shore dive on the Blackrock headland.
A wave-exposed shore dive on the Blackrock headland.
Three Sisters is a compact shore dive on the Blackrock headland in Northern Ireland. It sits in a V-shaped rocky gap and only really works when the sea is calm enough to keep the swell down. On the right day it offers a shallow rocky reef with direct shore access and a distinctly weather-window feel, making it better suited to divers who are comfortable choosing their conditions carefully.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 8m
Depth Note
Three rock pools are described as ranging from 3 to 8 meters deep.
Best Season
Calmest-weather windows
Typical Conditions
A compact rocky gap on a wave-exposed headland with a calm-day-only feel.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The area is exposed and can amplify even small swell; plan dives only for very calm days and take care on the cliff walk and reef crossing.
Access Restrictions
Only on the calmest days.
Legal Notes
Use the local headland access and plan around the weather window.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A short shore walk to a rocky gap that depends heavily on sea state.
Freediving
The center offers freediving, but the site itself is only sensible on very calm days.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only practical when the sea is very settled.
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
Independent exact-site page with access and depth notes.
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Shallow sheltered Portstewart inlet with kelp, rocks, and parking.