

Illaunabaha is a reef dive located off the southwest coast of Ireland near Kilkee. The site features depths ranging from 25 to 35 metres, requiring careful buoyancy management. Divers access the reef via boat, encountering moderate currents that necessitate planning entries and exits according to the tide. Visibility at the site varies between 10 and 30 metres. Given the water temperatures, which fluctuate between 9 and 14 degrees Celsius throughout the year, a drysuit is recommended for thermal protection. Divers should remain aware of potential entanglement risks when navigating the reef structures and maintain constant vigilance regarding the current throughout the dive.
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Plan dives around slack tide periods to minimise current strength around the pinnacle structure.
Accessible only by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
9-14°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul
The site features depths ranging from 25 to 35 metres.
While the shallower sections of the reef are accessible to those building their open-water experience, the site reaches depths toward the deeper end of the beginner range, requiring competent buoyancy control.
This is a boat-accessed dive site.
Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures vary from 9 to 14 degrees Celsius.
Maintain awareness of strong currents throughout the dive and watch for potential entanglement risks around the reef structures.
Diving at Illaunabaha in Clare requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Illaunabaha in Clare. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 14°C.
The best months to visit Illaunabaha in Clare are July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.