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    Myles Creek dive site
    shore
    5-15m
    West Coast, Ireland
    Kilkee Reefs SAC

    Myles Creek

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    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 - Myles Creek offers some of West Coast's richest shore 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
    CharacterShore dive · max 5-15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Myles Creek, on Ireland's west coast, offers an easy shore entry for a gentle dive. Expect to navigate kelp forests where wrasse dart between the fronds. It's a solid choice for newer divers looking to get comfortable with temperate water conditions without the challenge of currents or boat entries. Visibility can vary, but even on cloudier days, the green light filtering through the kelp has its own charm.

    Typical Myles Creek Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 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

    Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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    Kilkee Dive Centre

    617m away
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    Dive Aran

    49km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Myles Creek

    Myles Creek Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Myles Creek, 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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