SKIFJORD
Protected Area
Rutland Island and Sound 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 - SKIFJORD offers some of West Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 8-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Skifjord, a 39-meter trawler, went down in 1981 and now rests at a max depth of 25 meters off Ireland’s west coast. It's a proper wreck dive, with a strong, solid hull that has held up well over the decades. We’ve found the stern section particularly interesting, still quite intact, offering some decent swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Expect to see plenty of wrasse darting in and out of the plating and some surprisingly large conger eels tucked into the darker corners. It's a great spot for advanced open water divers looking for a good wreck, especially when the visibility picks up, which can happen here later in the summer.
Typical SKIFJORD 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 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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 SKIFJORD
SKIFJORD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SKIFJORD, 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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