Dive-site story
Situated along the Maharees peninsula in County Kerry, Scraggane Bay provides a sheltered coastal dive site protected from heavy Atlantic swells. The seabed shifts between fine sand, mixed gravel, and dense kelp forests bordering rocky outcrops. Divers frequently use the stone pier and slipway for straightforward shore access, making it a regular choice for initial training sessions, equipment shakedowns, and night dives.
Protected pier wall sheltering diverse macro life, small crustaceans, and juvenile fish
Expansive shallow kelp beds and sandy channels suitable for navigation practice
Frequent encounters with spider crabs, flatfish, and bottom-dwelling dogfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn provides optimal water temperatures and milder weather conditions across the Kerry coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiny Spider CrabMaja brachydactyla | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan WrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lesser Spotted DogfishScyliorhinus canicula | Common | ||||||||||||
| European FlounderPlatichthys flesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater PipefishSyngnathus acus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
Book with DIVEROUT
