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County Clare travel guide describing Kilkee's dive spots, including Chimney Bay.
Dive Spot Guide•
Chimney Bay
Sheltered Kilkee bay dive with kelp, boulders, and easy terrain.
Local operator required
A local dive center is the practical way to manage the harbor approach and choose the day.
West Clare bay site with boat access, a gentle slope, and kelp-covered boulders for all-ability diving.
About Chimney Bay
Chimney Bay is a sheltered Kilkee bay dive on Ireland's west coast, with a gently sloping kelp-covered floor, boulders, cracks, and overhangs that suit a wide range of divers. The draw is the mix of reef life and easy terrain rather than depth, and the site stays interesting because it can be dived in most sea conditions when the bay is calm.
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Research Estimate At Chimney Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Chimney Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Chimney Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The site is a gently sloping bay ranging from about 5m to 30m.
Best Season
May-September is the easiest window for Kilkee diving.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay with a gently sloping kelp floor, boulders, cracks, and overhangs.
Safety & Access At Chimney Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Watch the line to the entry and keep buoyancy steady in kelp and overhangs; local sea state matters more than current.
Access Restrictions
A local dive center is the practical way to reach the bay and choose the best entry.
Legal Notes
Follow Kilkee access and boating rules, and stay within the sheltered-bay conditions agreed in the briefing.
Local Intel For Chimney Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A kelp-covered bay dive with a gentle slope and lots of structure for divers of all abilities.
Freediving
The sheltered shallows can work on calm days, but the kelp and boulders mean careful buoyancy matters.
Snorkeling
The calmer shallows can be snorkeled, but the best experience is still on scuba.
Wildlife at Chimney Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Chimney Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Chimney Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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