Back of Lime Rock
Just a short boat ride away from Quilty pier lies a captivating dive site. Upon arrival, position yourself near the corner of the small island, and as you descend, keep the wall on your left side. The wall boasts a unique bowl-like shape, providing divers with a range of depths from 10m to 35m.
Prepare yourself to be immersed in an underwater world teeming with life. Encounter mesmerizing creatures such as lobsters, crayfish, brown and spider crabs, Conger eels, and a variety of fish including stonefish, wrasse, and pollock.
This dive site, located in Ireland, is easily accessible and promises a visibility of about 10m. With a maximum depth of 32m, it caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Embark on this unforgettable diving adventure in the beautiful waters of Ireland.
Prepare yourself to be immersed in an underwater world teeming with life. Encounter mesmerizing creatures such as lobsters, crayfish, brown and spider crabs, Conger eels, and a variety of fish including stonefish, wrasse, and pollock.
This dive site, located in Ireland, is easily accessible and promises a visibility of about 10m. With a maximum depth of 32m, it caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Embark on this unforgettable diving adventure in the beautiful waters of Ireland.
Diving Conditions Score for Back of Lime Rock
5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Back of Lime Rock
Depth
32m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Back of Lime Rock
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
10.4 m/s
Water Temp
15.4°C
Visibility
5.28km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
14.7°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Back of Lime Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Back of Lime Rock
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.231933333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.694322580645162/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Back of Lime Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Back of Lime Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Back of Lime Rock are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.66m (6.6s), Wind: 18 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 10.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Back of Lime RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Back of Lime Rock
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Back of Lime Rock
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Back of Lime Rock
January
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.6
Ideal Conditions for Back of Lime Rock
Water Temp
15.2°C / 59.4°F
August
Visibility
13.0m / 42.7ft
January
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Back of Lime Rock
Back of Lime Rock shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (15.2°C) and December the coldest (1.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026
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