HONEYDEW - South Coast

The Honeydew is one of our favourite wreck dives off the South Coast, especially if you’re into something a little more substantial than a jagged pile of metal. This isn’t a massive freighter, but at 22 metres long, it’s a decent size for a fishing vessel, and it still holds its shape well despite sinking in bad weather back in 2007. We love drifting along the deck, picking out the details of a working boat now completely reclaimed by the sea. You’ll find the Honeydew sitting upright, which is always a bonus, allowing for some great exploration. The wheelhouse is a fantastic spot to poke your head in, imagining the final moments, and the engine room offers some tight squeezes if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. What really makes this wreck sing for us, though, is the marine life. Conger eels are practically residents here, peering out from every nook and cranny, and the anemones have absolutely exploded across the wooden structure, giving it a vibrant, furry coat of orange and white. It’s a proper dive for advanced divers comfortable with depth and colder water, offering a real sense of history and some brilliant photographic opportunities amongst the resident fish.

Location
South Coast, Ireland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.950000, -7.466667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
50m

Best Time to Dive in South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in South Coast occur in January, averaging 8.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.8°C (air: 7.0°C)
  • February: 8.8°C (air: 8.3°C)
  • March: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)
  • April: 8.8°C (air: 9.3°C)
  • May: 8.8°C (air: 11.8°C)
  • June: 8.8°C (air: 14.2°C)
  • July: 8.8°C (air: 15.6°C)
  • August: 8.8°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • September: 8.8°C (air: 14.6°C)
  • October: 8.8°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • November: 8.8°C (air: 9.9°C)
  • December: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in South Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to HONEYDEW

Marine Life in South Coast

Home to 199 recorded species including 97 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 14 whales & dolphins, 14 other, 10 crabs & lobsters, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for HONEYDEW

Based on average water temperature of 8.8°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 9°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories