Hook head
Protected Area
Hook Head SAC
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) - Hook head offers some of South Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hook Head offers some decent shore diving along Ireland's south coast. You'll find a rocky reef environment, good for spotting crabs, lobsters, and various small fish tucked into crevices. It’s a solid option for divers looking for accessible dives without boat dependency, especially when the weather is calm. Conditions can be variable, so pick your day carefully.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hook head
Hook head Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hook head, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (51.71, -8.38) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 12.3–14.8°C
Air Temperature
12°C
54°F
Wind Speed
7.84 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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