Ireland

Basalt Cliffs

5–25 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal62/100

Waves

3.5 m

12.3 s

Swell

3.4 m

10.3 s

Current speed

0.8 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

14.2°C

Wind

20.2 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

0.9 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellChallenging

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Challenging

Waves2.9–3.5 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature14.2°C

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves2.1–2.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature14.1°C

Sat, Oct 17Challenging

Waves1.1–2.1 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature13.9°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature13.9°C

Next 72 hours

06:00

Waves: 3.5 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

12:00

Waves: 3.2 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

18:00

Waves: 3.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.3°C

00:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 14.2°C

06:00

Waves: 2.8 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

12:00

Waves: 2.6 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

18:00

Waves: 2.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.1°C

00:00

Waves: 2.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 14.0°C

06:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

12:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.8°C

18:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

00:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 13.9°C

Catalog depth5–25 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Sep

Peak month

Aug 15.6°

Jan9.9°

Feb9.5°

Mar9.5°

Apr10.1°

May11.5°

Jun13.7°

Jul15.1°

Aug15.6°

Sep14.9°

Oct13.5°

Nov11.8°

Dec10.7°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 10 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

wallsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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

European edible sea urchin

Echinus esculentus

DeepLog1

Nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

DeepLog1

Pacific ancula

Ancula gibbosa

DeepLog1

Northern gannet

Morus bassanus

Nearby OBIS observations9

Limanda limanda

Nearby OBIS observations8

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Nearby OBIS observations7

Callionymus lyra

Nearby OBIS observations5

Eutrigla gurnardus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Fulmarus glacialis

Nearby OBIS observations5

Merlangius merlangus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Asterias rubens

Nearby OBIS observations4

Atlantic gray seal

Halichoerus grypus

Nearby OBIS observations4

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

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