ASIAN
Protected Area
Lough Hyne Nature Reserve and Environs SAC
Why dive here
With 185+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - ASIAN offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ASIAN wreck, off Ireland’s South Coast, sits shallow at just 10 metres, making it surprisingly accessible given its history. This 128-metre steamship, an ex-COLUMBIAN, went down in 1924 and is now well-broken, but still very much a wreck, not just a debris field. You’ll find two large boilers, an engine, and plenty of plates, all home to the usual suspects: conger eels tucked into crevices, dogfish often resting on the sand nearby, and plenty of crabs scuttling over the metalwork. We’ve found the stern section particularly interesting, with some scattered cargo still evident if you look closely. It's a solid dive for those who enjoy exploring a piece of maritime history without the need for deep technical skills.
Typical ASIAN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ASIAN
ASIAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ASIAN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (51.71, -8.38) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 12.3–14.8°C
Air Temperature
12°C
54°F
Wind Speed
7.84 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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