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    ST YVEL dive site
    wreck
    1m
    South Coast, Ireland
    Valencia Harbour/Portmagee Channel SAC

    ST YVEL

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Valencia Harbour/Portmagee Channel 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) - ST YVEL offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 185+ species recorded
    Water9-15°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 1m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The ST YVEL, a trawler that went down in 1955, lies quietly between Valentia Pier and Reenard Point. What’s left of her sits in practically no depth at all, making it more of a shallow exploration than a dive. It's an unusual spot for a wreck, really, but the remaining structure has become a home for small crabs and fish, making their way through the rusted metal. We'd suggest this for a really calm day, a gentle snorkel to see a piece of maritime history and the creatures that have adopted it.

    Typical ST YVEL Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m1m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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 ST YVEL

    ST YVEL Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for ST YVEL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (51.71, -8.38) (9km away)

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    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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