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.
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
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
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
1.56m
Wind Speed
26.3 m/s
Water Temp
14.8°C
Visibility
14.68km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.4s
Air Temperature
14.3°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: 6:00 with score 5.25/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 30.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 5.37/10.
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.
Best Overall
1:00Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.32m (4.85s), Wind: 29.2 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.52m (5.1s), Wind: 30.2 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 30.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Newry BeachAlpha
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: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Newry Beach
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Newry Beach
Water Temp
25.3°C / 77.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Newry Beach
Newry Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.3°C) and December the coldest (21.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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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