Hook Head

Ireland

Hook Head

8–8 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
22Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
2.5 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.5 m
9.7 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
14.3°C
Wind
45.7 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:00–19:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Wed, Oct 14Challenging
Waves2.4–2.5 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.2°C
Thu, Oct 15Challenging
Waves1.4–2.5 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature14.0°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.7–1.3 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature13.9°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 2.5 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.3°C
00:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 14.2°C
06:00
Waves: 2.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
12:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
Catalog depth8 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 15.5°

Jan9.3°
Feb8.7°
Mar8.7°
Apr9.6°
May11.3°
Jun13.6°
Jul15.0°
Aug15.5°
Sep15.1°
Oct14.0°
Nov12.3°
Dec10.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 7.5 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
Corkwing wrasse
Symphodus melops
DeepLog5
Spotted sea hare
Aplysia punctata
DeepLog4
Atlantic gray seal
Halichoerus grypus
DeepLog3
Atlantic herring
Clupea harengus
DeepLog3
Orange-clubbed nudibranch
Limacia clavigera
DeepLog3
Common limpet
Patella vulgata
DeepLog2
Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
DeepLog1
Cereus pedunculatus
DeepLog1
Cluster feather duster
Bispira volutacornis
DeepLog1
European flounder
Platichthys flesus
DeepLog1
Favorinus branchialis
DeepLog1
Leopard-spotted goby
Thorogobius ephippiatus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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