Scuba Diving in Ireland

Explore 270 dive sites and 5 dive centres in Ireland. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Ireland Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 270 dive sites, 5 dive centres, 207 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Ireland

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Ireland

The best months to dive in Ireland are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • February: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • March: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • April: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • May: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • June: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • July: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • August: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • September: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • October: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • November: Poor, water 8.9°C
  • December: Poor, water 8.9°C

Recommended Packing List for Ireland

Based on average water temperature of 8.9°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 9°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions