TACH-GWEL
Protected Area
Ardmore 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) - TACH-GWEL offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Tach-Gwel, off Ireland’s South Coast, offers a decent wreck dive down to 20 metres. This fishing vessel went down in 2005, and since then, it's become a decent home for local sea life. You'll find plenty of crabs and lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies, and often, we see conger eels peering out from deeper inside. It's a straightforward dive, good for getting some wreck experience without anything too challenging.
Typical TACH-GWEL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TACH-GWEL
TACH-GWEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TACH-GWEL, 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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