Doolin Point
Protected Area
Cliffs of Moher 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 - Doolin Point offers some of West Coast's richest wall diving. Water ranges 8-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Doolin Point offers a solid shore dive, accessible from the rocks at low tide. Expect to navigate kelp forests and explore small caves, often spotting conger eels and dogfish tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed exploratory dive, especially for those looking to practice navigation in varied terrain. We’d suggest it for divers comfortable with shore entries and some surge.
Typical Doolin Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Doolin Point
Doolin Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Doolin 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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