RISING SUN
Protected Area
Saltee Islands SPA
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) - RISING SUN offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Rising Sun* sits upright in the silty seabed, a compact fishing vessel at 47 metres. Dropping down, you'll find the wheelhouse largely intact, though the stern is beginning to show its age. It’s a site that really shows how quickly a wreck becomes a home; we’ve seen conger eels poking out from every available crevice, and plumose anemones now completely obscure parts of the deck. This is a dive for those comfortable with deeper profiles and keen on a quiet exploration, a chance to witness nature reclaiming its own.
Typical RISING SUN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 47m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RISING SUN
RISING SUN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RISING SUN, 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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