The Barge

Ireland

The Barge

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
66Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
8.8 s
Swell
0.5 m
7.4 s
Current speed
0.0 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
13.5°C
Wind
13.3 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.9 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
05:15–05:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature13.5°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature13.3°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–2.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature12.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature12.8°C
Next 72 hours
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.6°C
23:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.5°C
05:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 13.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 13.3°C
23:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 13.2°C
05:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 13.0°C
11:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 12.8°C
Catalog depth5–20 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°

Jan9.3°
Feb8.8°
Mar8.8°
Apr9.6°
May11.3°
Jun13.4°
Jul14.9°
Aug15.6°
Sep15.0°
Oct13.5°
Nov11.9°
Dec10.5°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 8 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

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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
Diaphorodoris luteocincta
DeepLog7
Red starfish
Asterias rubens
DeepLog5
Akera bullata
DeepLog4
Lomanotus genei
DeepLog4
Ophiopsila annulosa
DeepLog4
Red-banded jellyfish
Chrysaora hysoscella
DeepLog4
Common periwinkle
Littorina littorea
DeepLog3
Hormathia coronata
DeepLog3
Plum anemone
Actinia equina
DeepLog3
Whelk
Buccinum undatum
DeepLog3
White jorunna
Jorunna tomentosa
DeepLog3
Common edible cockle
Cerastoderma edule
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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