Ireland

Aughnish Drift

8–10 mMax Depth

boatEntry

71Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Planning signal91/100

Waves

0.7 m

8.4 s

Swell

0.7 m

8.8 s

Current speed

0.3 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

17.3°C

Wind

14.4 km/h

→ S

Sea level

-1.2 m

falling

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

16:45–16:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch

Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature17.3°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.5–1.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.1–1.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature16.9°C

Next 72 hours

16:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

22:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

04:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

10:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

16:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 17.4°C

22:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 17.4°C

04:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 17.3°C

10:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 17.2°C

16:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.2°C

22:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 17.1°C

04:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 16.9°C

10:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 16.8°C

Catalog depth8–10 m

Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Aug 16.1°

Jan9.1°

Feb8.5°

Mar8.6°

Apr9.8°

May11.6°

Jun13.9°

Jul15.5°

Aug16.1°

Sep15.3°

Oct13.7°

Nov11.9°

Dec10.3°

Current: strong

Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

driftsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations

Facelina auriculata

DeepLog8

Violet sea slug

Edmundsella pedata

DeepLog8

Rock goby

Gobius paganellus

DeepLog7

Rock gunnel

Pholis gunnellus

DeepLog6

Rock sculpin

Taurulus bubalis

DeepLog5

Sea star

Asterina gibbosa

DeepLog5

Alentia gelatinosa

DeepLog4

Devonshire cup coral

Caryophyllia smithii

DeepLog4

Scaly-armed brittlestar

Amphipholis squamata

DeepLog4

Small needle whelk

Bittium reticulatum

DeepLog4

European conger

Conger conger

DeepLog3

Fivebeard rockling

Ciliata mustela

DeepLog3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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