Illaunabaha
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 - Illaunabaha offers some of West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 8-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Illaunabaha is a solid shore dive on Ireland's west coast, offering easy access for a relaxed day out. We've found the wall here holds a good variety of nudibranchs if you take your time, along with crabs tucked into the crevices. It’s a site that works well for newer divers getting comfortable with temperate water, or photographers keen on macro subjects without the fuss of a boat. Expect typical Irish visibility, around 5-10 metres on an average day.
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 Illaunabaha
Illaunabaha Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Illaunabaha, 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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