Plongée à Malin Head — Ireland

Malin Head marks Ireland's most northerly point, where Atlantic swells batter a coastline hiding deep gullies, arches, and shipwrecks. Basking sharks cruise past in summer and the kelp-draped walls glow with jewel anemones. Strong currents demand experience, but the solitude and wild scenery are hard to beat.

Score
58.2
Visibilité
5–18m
Température
8–15°C
Meilleurs mois
June, July, August
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Malin Head
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58.2

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55.3800°N

-7.3700°E

Malin Head marks Ireland's most northerly point, where Atlantic swells batter a coastline hiding deep gullies, arches, and shipwrecks. Basking sharks cruise past in summer and the kelp-draped walls glow with jewel anemones. Strong currents demand experience, but the solitude and wild scenery are hard to beat.

Ireland's Northernmost Dive Frontier

Visibility5–18 m
Temperature8–15°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsJune, July, August, September
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML62.0CH42.0VIS52.0SV65.0TMP32.0DA70.0OP68.0TS55.0GT42.0VAL72.0CRD88.0SP50.0

Marine Life

62.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
58
Megafauna Encounters
55
Reef Fish Abundance
50
Macro Life
65
Endemic Species
58
Marine Life Diversity
62.0
Coral & Reef Health
42.0
Visibility & Conditions
52.0
Dive Site Variety
65.0
Water Temperature
32.0
Depth & Access
70.0
Operator Quality
68.0
Topside Experience
55.0
Getting There
42.0
Value & Cost
72.0
Crowding
88.0
Social Proof
50.0

Dive Types

wreckreefwalldrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Banba's Crown viewpointWild Atlantic Way driveInishowen Head hikeDoagh Famine Village

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Grianán of Aileach
  • Doagh Famine Village

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber120 km — Craigavon Area Hospital Chamber
Nearest Hospital50 km

Nearest chamber in Craigavon, Northern Ireland; helicopter evacuation available via Irish Coast Guard

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthstrong

Top Operators

Malin Head Diving

CFT

4.5
42 reviews

Donegal Dive Centre

PADI

4.3
55 reviews
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