

Best for beginner divers, 3-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Scraggane Bay is a shallow shore dive located within the Dingle Bay Reefs. The site features a mix of reef and seagrass habitats, with a sandy bottom extending between the north and south slips. Divers can expect depths ranging from 3 to 7 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. This site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and a typical dive duration of 40 minutes. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 40 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, potential entanglement, and surge. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and guided tours.
52.31033, -10.03373
If you are comfortable in the pool, you can add a dive and go off the shore in Scraggane Bay.
Located on the Dingle Peninsula, north of the village of Castlegregory.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-7m
Visibility
5-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
9-16°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The site supports a variety of temperate marine life typical of the region, including various reef fish and invertebrates.
Yes, Scraggane Bay is considered ideal for beginner divers due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 3 to 7 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore dive located 50 metres from the shore.
Yes, the shallow depths of 3 to 7 metres make this site suitable for snorkelling.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Scraggane Bay in Castlegregory. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 16°C.
Scraggane Bay in Castlegregory typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Scraggane Bay in Castlegregory typically ranges from 5 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.