U-260
Protected Area
Lough Hyne Nature Reserve and Environs 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) - U-260 offers some of South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 9-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
The U-260, a German U-boat scuttled during WWII, sits on the seabed off Ireland’s South Coast, a solemn and intriguing dive for those with the right experience. Visibility here can be tricky, often typical of the Atlantic, but when it clears, the scale of the wreck is impressive. We usually see conger eels poking out from compartments, and sometimes big anglerfish settled on the deck, camouflaged against the rust. Penetration is possible for trained wreck divers, but the real beauty is exploring the exterior, imagining its history, and observing how marine life has claimed it. It’s a dive that speaks to history buffs and those who appreciate the unique character of cold-water wreck diving.
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 U-260
U-260 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for U-260, 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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