RANGA
Protected Area
Blasket IslandS
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) - RANGA offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Ranga, formerly the Berta de Perez, sits firmly on the seabed near Coumeenole Beach, just at the southern entrance to the Blasket Islands Sound. She ran aground in a storm back in '82 on her maiden voyage, a container ship now pretty well broken up by the Atlantic. What’s left of her hull and superstructure creates plenty of nooks and crannies for local marine life. You’ll find conger eels tucked into the deeper sections, various crabs scuttling across the plates, and the occasional pollack patrolling the remains. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration, less about grand intact structures and more about the intricate life she now supports.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RANGA
RANGA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RANGA, 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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