ALIZE
Protected Area
Tramore Backstrand
Why dive here
With 185+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - ALIZE offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 9°C.
The Alize, a fishing vessel resting at 50 metres on Ireland’s South Coast, offers a proper deep dive experience for those with the appropriate certs. We typically find the wreck largely intact, though time and currents have certainly left their mark, giving it that classic, encrusted character we love to explore. Keep an eye out for conger eels peering from dark corners and the usual suspects of local fish sheltering in the superstructure. It's a deep, dark dive, making it ideal for technical divers looking for a substantial penetration or simply a challenging profile in cooler waters. Expect low visibility and a strong chance of current on the descent; planning your gas is key here.
Typical ALIZE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 9°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ALIZE
ALIZE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALIZE, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (51.55, -8.99) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
8.81°C
48°F
Air Temperature
15.85°C
61°F
Wind Speed
6.71 m/s
13.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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