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    Gregory’s Sound dive site
    channel
    15m
    Beginner
    West Coast, Ireland
    Inishmore SPA

    Gregory’s Sound

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Inishmore 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 - Gregory’s Sound offers some of West Coast's richest channel diving. Water ranges 8-17°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Octopuses · 169+ species recorded
    Water8-17°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterChannel dive · max 15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Gregory’s Sound, off Ireland's west coast, offers a straightforward dive down to 15m. It’s a good spot for newer divers to get comfortable in cooler waters, with manageable conditions. You'll likely find a good variety of the usual Irish suspects here: crabs scuttling over the rocky bottom, some kelp swaying with the gentle surge, and perhaps a curious blenny or two. We'd suggest it as a relaxed intro to diving in the region.

    Typical Gregory’s Sound Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.

    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 Gregory’s Sound

    Gregory’s Sound Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gregory’s Sound, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (53.32, -9.66) (22km away)

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    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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