Illaunloo

Ireland

Illaunloo

10–18 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
7.5 s
Swell
0.4 m
9.7 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
14.1°C
Wind
20.9 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.5 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
08:15–08:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–1.6 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature14.1°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.9–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature14.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature13.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature13.5°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.1°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.1°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.1°C
02:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
08:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
14:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 14.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.9°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 13.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
Catalog depth10–18 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

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

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: moderate
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

reefsalt 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
Banded venus
Clausinella fasciata
DeepLog3
Spiny starfish
Marthasterias glacialis
DeepLog3
Painted topshell
Calliostoma zizyphinum
DeepLog2
Psammechinus miliaris
DeepLog2
Red starfish
Asterias rubens
DeepLog2
Sea star
Asterina gibbosa
DeepLog2
Whelk
Buccinum undatum
DeepLog2
Common brittle star
Ophiothrix fragilis
DeepLog1
Narrow otter shell
Lutraria angustior
DeepLog1
Northern cowrie
Trivia arctica
DeepLog1
Oyster drill
Ocenebra erinaceus
DeepLog1
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
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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