

The Chacabuco is a wreck located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom, resting at depths between 30 and 35 metres. This site is strictly for experienced divers due to the depth, potential for nitrogen narcosis, and strong currents. Visibility at the wreck typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers must time their descent around slack water to ensure the site is manageable. Given the depth and the nature of the wreck, precise buoyancy control is essential. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which fluctuate between 8C and 16C throughout the year.
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Time your dive around slack water, as the currents here are strong enough to make the wreck unworkable at the wrong point of the tide. Confirm current predictions with your charter skipper before committing to a descent, and carry a surface marker buoy given the boat-access-only entry.
Follow the A55 across north Wales to Anglesey and across the Menai Bridge. To get to Amlwch, take the A5025. To reach Menai Bridge, take the first slip road and turn right to the town. Turn towards the waterfront by the newsagent and post office opposite HSBC, and then to the pontoon by the harbour office.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30-35m
Visibility
5-15m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
8-16°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
40 min
The wreck lies at a depth of 30 to 35 metres.
No, this site is intended for experienced divers due to the depth, strong currents, and potential for nitrogen narcosis.
Access is by boat only; boat charter services are available for reaching the site.
No, this is a deep wreck site intended for scuba diving.
Diving at Chacabuco Wreck in Wales requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Chacabuco Wreck in Wales. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 16°C.
Chacabuco Wreck in Wales can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Chacabuco Wreck in Wales typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.