Trá na Reilige
Protected Area
Kilkieran Bay and Islands 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 - Trá na Reilige offers some of West Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 8-17°C, warmest July, August, September.
Trá na Reilige on Ireland's West Coast offers a straightforward, shallow dive, topping out at 8m. It’s ideal for new divers or those looking for an easy shore entry. Expect to explore a sandy bottom with scattered rocks, home to crabs, blennies, and the occasional dogfish. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it's a pleasant place to practice skills or just unwind.
Typical Trá na Reilige Dive Profile
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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Trá na Reilige
Trá na Reilige Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Trá na Reilige, 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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