Diving in Connacht
Connacht's coastline — Galway, Mayo and Sligo — is Ireland's most dramatic and most exposed. Achill Island, Clare Island, Killary Harbour and the waters around the Aran Islands combine extraordinary scenery with some of the country's best diving when Atlantic swells settle. The prevailing westerlies mean Connacht is weather-dependent: a calm day here beats most dive destinations in Europe, with visibility frequently exceeding 15m and kelp forests sheltering enormous pollock, conger and grey seal populations. Galway bay dive clubs run regular trips to offshore islands. Check the 72-hour forecast carefully — conditions can change within hours.
Current Conditions — scores update every 3 hours
| Site | Score | Rating | Wind | Waves | Visibility | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiddal Pier | 47 | Fair | 21 km/h | 0.8m | 2.7km | 11°C |
| Clare Island | 30 | Poor | 25 km/h | 1.0m | 1.4km | 10°C |
| Cleggan | 30 | Poor | 26 km/h | 1.1m | 1.6km | 11°C |
| Killary Harbour | 30 | Poor | 22 km/h | 0.7m | 1.9km | 11°C |
| Achill Island | 15 | No Dive | 34 km/h | 1.0m | 1.0km | 10°C |
| Aran Islands | 15 | No Dive | 28 km/h | 1.5m | 1.7km | 11°C |
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