Santos (Wreck)
Protected Area
Bhaile Choitín
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) - Santos (Wreck) offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Santos wreck off Ireland’s South Coast is a solid intermediate dive, sitting upright at 18 meters. We usually find it’s home to conger eels peeking from the darker recesses and plenty of wrasse darting around the superstructure. It’s a good size to explore thoroughly in one dive, allowing time to appreciate the way the cold water has sculpted the metal, creating habitats for anemones and hydroids. The visibility here can be variable, so pick a calm day if you can, but even in murkier conditions, the wreck’s shape is still discernible and rewarding.
Typical Santos (Wreck) 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Santos (Wreck)
Santos (Wreck) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Santos (Wreck), 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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