M.F.V. Mystique
Protected Area
Roaringwater Bay and Islands 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) - M.F.V. Mystique offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The M.F.V. Mystique, sitting off Ireland’s South Coast, isn’t just another sunken boat. It's a proper wreck dive, one we keep coming back to. The visibility here can be… well, it’s Ireland, so expect anything from a murky 5 metres to a surprisingly good 15 metres on a calm day. We always check the tides; slack water is your friend for getting the most out of it. What makes the Mystique special is its intact nature. You can still make out the fishing gear, the winches, the wheelhouse structure. It feels like she just went down, rather than being stripped bare. Schools of pollock often hang suspended above the deck, and we've spotted some impressively large conger eels tucked away in the darker recesses. Our favourite find? A couple of times we’ve seen bull rout poking out from under plates, their spiny heads looking prehistoric. The wreck sits upright, making navigation straightforward, but there are plenty of nooks and crannies for those who like to poke around with a torch. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives.
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 M.F.V. Mystique
M.F.V. Mystique Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for M.F.V. Mystique, 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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