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    SEAHORSE dive site
    wreck
    South Coast, Ireland
    Tramore Dunes and Backstrand SAC

    SEAHORSE

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Tramore Dunes and Backstrand 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) - SEAHORSE offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 185+ species recorded
    Water9-15°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Seahorse, a transport ship that went down in 1816, offers a different kind of dive on Ireland's South Coast. What you'll find here are the distributed remains of a sailing vessel, not a neat, intact wreck, but rather a historical scattering across the seabed. It’s less about penetrating cabins and more about exploring the debris field, where you can often spot parts of the ship's structure peeking out from the sand. This site really suits divers who enjoy piecing together a story from fragments, with the added bonus of local crustaceans and small fish using the timbers for shelter. It's a quieter, more reflective dive, often with decent visibility when the weather holds.

    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 SEAHORSE

    SEAHORSE Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SEAHORSE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (51.71, -8.38) (9km away)

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    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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