Kyrenia (Girne) · Cyprus · Reef
Fred
Fish swarming around divers at the coast's feeding spot
Fred is a ridge off the Kyrenia coast that ranges from 13 m at its top to 29 m at its foot. It has become the local fish-feeding site, and divers go to watch the fish swarm around them as food is handed out.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Kyrenia (Girne) and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The ridge runs from 13 m at its top to 29 m at its foot. The site has become the place for feeding fish, and the main event of the dive is watching them gather and swarm closely around the divers once the food comes out.
Marine life and season
- Reef fish swarms
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Kyrenia (Girne): Diving runs all year, but the main season runs April to the New Year; July to September have the warmest water.
Questions divers ask
Can newer divers dive Fred?+
Yes, if they keep to the upper ridge: the top is at 13 m, but the ridge drops to 29 m, so going to its foot needs Advanced Open Water.
Sources
- Diving Sites — Scuba Cyprus
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