Donegal Point
Protected Area
Kilkee Reefs SAC
Why dive here
With 169+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and octopuses - Donegal Point offers some of West Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 8-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Donegal Point is a mellow shore dive, easy to navigate for beginners. We’ve found the maximum depth usually sits around 21 metres. Expect to see some of Ireland’s common smaller marine life – crabs, blennies, and the occasional dogfish tucked into the sandy patches. It's a good spot if you’re looking for a relaxed dive without strong currents.
Typical Donegal Point 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 Donegal Point
Donegal Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Donegal Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (53.32, -9.66) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
56°F · Range: 11.7–15.4°C
Air Temperature
12°C
54°F
Wind Speed
8.2 m/s
15.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1007.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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