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Newry Beach

Shire Dive is a popular dive site situated off the waterfront of the Harbour Cafe in Holyhead, United Kingdom. This dive location offers a diverse underwater landscape, starting with sandy areas and gradually transitioning into kelp forests and rocky formations as you venture deeper into the site.

Divers exploring Shire Dive will be delighted to encounter a wide variety of marine life, including vibrant nudibranchs, elusive cat sharks, and fascinating lobsters. The waters here are also teeming with plentiful scallops and crabs, adding to the allure of this underwater paradise.

With a maximum depth of 7 meters and visibility reaching up to 2 meters, Shire Dive is an ideal destination for divers of all levels, particularly beginners. Its proximity to Porth-y-felin, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, LL65 1YD, United Kingdom makes it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Experience the wonders of Shire Dive and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Newry Beach

5.8
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Newry Beach

Depth

7m

Visibility

2m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Newry Beach

Wave Height

0.2m

Wind Speed

15.8 m/s

Water Temp

18.3°C

Visibility

26.84km

Cloud Cover

15%

Wave Period

6.3s

Air Temperature

17.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Newry Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Newry Beach

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.604031924882629/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 14 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.08322479338843/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Newry Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Newry Beach: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Newry Beach 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.16m (7.1s), Wind: 14 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 15.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Newry Beach
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Newry Beach

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 Newry Beach

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 Newry Beach

January
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.7

Ideal Conditions for Newry Beach

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

16.2°C / 61.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.2m / 46.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Newry Beach

Newry Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (16.2°C) and December the coldest (1.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). August is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026

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