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    Tony's Crack dive site
    cave
    18m
    Beginner
    West Coast, Ireland
    Kilkee Reefs SAC

    Tony's Crack

    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 - Tony's Crack offers some of West Coast's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 18m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Tony's Crack is a good entry point for divers looking to explore an overhead environment without significant depth. It’s a straightforward cave dive, dropping to 18m, making it suitable for beginners or those getting comfortable with cave diving protocols. You’ll find the typical Irish cold water inhabitants here, mostly crabs and small fish hunkering down in the crevices. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it's a solid, undemanding dive.

    Typical Tony's Crack Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m18m 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

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    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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    Kilkee Dive Centre

    2km away
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    Dive Aran

    49km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tony's Crack

    Tony's Crack Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tony's Crack, 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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