A set of pinnacles that just break the surface near a tiny island of the same name, 15 miles into the Irish Sea from St David's. The aptly named island has a lighthouse on top. It was originally a wooden structure, but a large wave back in the 19th century put paid to that in one easy pounding. It Has now been replaced with a sturdy granite structure.

Those who make it to the Smalls are treated to an aquatic show. Extending from the surface down to 50m, the rock faces form a collection of gullies and canyons that are almost living entities.
Currents wash over the Smalls constantly, promoting growth of high-energy species such as dahlia and jewel anemones that smother the slick rock. In among them, crawfish and lobster proliferate.

A number of operators run daily Wildlife and Dive trips in the area from various departure points. Operators include:

Dale Sea Safari - Berthed at Dale or Neyland
Pembrokeshire Dive Charter/Shearwater Safaris
Dive Pembrokeshire UK

Pembrokeshire Boat Charters

All of these operators have skippers and crews accredited to the WiSe scheme (Wildlife Safe) and are active members of the Pembrokeshire Marine Code group. As such they adhere to the codes of conduct developed to protect the marine wildlife of Pembrokeshire whilst providing patrons with knowledge of the species being observed.

For more information on where to go and what to see in Pembrokeshire visit: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk