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Scraggane Bay

Shallow shore dive on the sandy bottom of Scraggane Bay

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Enter from Scraggane Pier's slips and follow the sandy bay north; it's an easy beginner profile with simple logistics and light current.

About Scraggane Bay

Scraggane Bay is a shallow shore dive on the Maharees peninsula, using the south slip at Scraggane Pier and a simple sandy-bottom route north toward the other slip. It is a straightforward beginner-friendly site with easy launching, modest current, and a bottom that regularly turns up small fish, cuttlefish, and other shallow-water life.

Research Estimate At Scraggane Bay

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current

Where Is Scraggane Bay?

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Scraggane Bay Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

0m - 7m

Depth Note

Shallow sandy route from the south slip to the north slip; the imported description gives a maximum around 7m.

Typical Conditions

Shallow, fairly non-tidal bay with a small drift, sandy bottom, and modest visibility.

Safety & Access At Scraggane Bay

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat traffic

Safety Notes

Watch shipping traffic at the fishing port and use care at very low tides when launching or retrieving.

Access Restrictions

Paid parking applies, and very low tides can make launching or retrieval less convenient.

Local Intel For Scraggane Bay

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

An easy shore profile from the south slip to the north slip, suitable for first-time divers and relaxed training-style dives.

Freedive

Shallow enough for calm-water apnea practice, though fishing-port traffic and tide timing still matter.

Snorkel

A calm-day snorkel can work on the shallow sandy side of the bay, but the site is really used as an easy shore dive.

Scraggane Bay Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Scraggane Bay

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Recent Logged Visits At Scraggane Bay

Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Scraggane Bay

Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.

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Avg. Visibility7m
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No dive activity logged yet.

Scraggane Bay Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.

Scraggane Bay Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

castlegregory.ie · Operator

Local watersports and dive-centre page for Scraggane Pier support.

dusac.org · Community/directory

Dive guide covering Scraggane Pier access, slips, parking, and low-tide considerations.

www.divers-guide.com · Directory/community

Dive directory page with depth, visibility, current, parking, and traffic notes.

www.npws.ie · Official

Official subtidal survey with Scraggane Pier species and habitat data.

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