Aughnish Drift
Protected Area
Inner Galway Bay SPA
Why dive here
With 169+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and octopuses - Aughnish Drift offers some of West Coast's richest drift diving. Water sits around 9°C.
The Aughnish Drift offers a solid drift dive experience off Ireland's west coast. You'll move along with the current, spotting various common temperate species like wrasse and dogfish in the kelp forests. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for those comfortable with current and looking for a relaxed exploration of the local marine environment without much effort.
Typical Aughnish Drift Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Cold water this month (avg 9°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aughnish Drift
Aughnish Drift Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aughnish Drift, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (52.9, -9.67) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
8.91°C
48°F
Air Temperature
15.94°C
61°F
Wind Speed
7.4 m/s
14.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.6 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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