Outer Rock
Outer Rock is a dive site located just a short 5-10 minute boat ride away from Kilkee pier in Ireland. With depths ranging from 5m to 45m, it offers a diverse underwater experience for both beginner and advanced divers. One unique aspect of this site is that it is possible to dive both Outer Rock and Middle Rock on the same dive, as they join together underwater at around 30m.
When exploring Outer Rock, divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including brown crabs, spider crabs, lobsters, pollock, and wrasse. The walls of the site are adorned with vibrant sponges and anemones, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape.
With a visibility of approximately 4m and a maximum depth of 30m, Outer Rock provides ample opportunities for divers to explore and appreciate the underwater beauty. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain experience or an advanced diver seeking a new adventure, this dive site offers something for everyone.
Located in the West Clare Municipal District, Close to H.M.S. Martin and Cliff Walk, Outer Rock is a must-visit dive site in County Clare, Munster. Discover the wonders of the underwater world and embark on a memorable diving experience at Outer Rock.
When exploring Outer Rock, divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including brown crabs, spider crabs, lobsters, pollock, and wrasse. The walls of the site are adorned with vibrant sponges and anemones, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape.
With a visibility of approximately 4m and a maximum depth of 30m, Outer Rock provides ample opportunities for divers to explore and appreciate the underwater beauty. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain experience or an advanced diver seeking a new adventure, this dive site offers something for everyone.
Located in the West Clare Municipal District, Close to H.M.S. Martin and Cliff Walk, Outer Rock is a must-visit dive site in County Clare, Munster. Discover the wonders of the underwater world and embark on a memorable diving experience at Outer Rock.
Diving Conditions Score for Outer Rock
4.6
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 Outer Rock
Depth
30m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Outer Rock
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
20.2 m/s
Water Temp
14.4°C
Visibility
10.44km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.9s
Air Temperature
14.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Outer Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Outer Rock
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.53682911392405/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 13.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.7969351230425055/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Outer Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Outer Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Outer 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
0:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.7m (7.45s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 0.98m (7.9s), Wind: 13.7 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 13.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Outer RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Outer 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 Outer 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 Outer Rock
January
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Outer Rock
Water Temp
15.4°C / 59.7°F
August
Visibility
12.5m / 41.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Outer Rock
Outer Rock shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (15.4°C) and December the coldest (1.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 16, 2026
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