Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
Valentia Island sits off the coast of County Kerry in the Munster province of southwest Ireland, connected to the mainland at Portmagee by a bridge that gives the site its name. The area lies along Ireland's Atlantic coast, known for its rugged shoreline and the surrounding waters of the Iveragh Peninsula region.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
European Green CrabCarcinus maenasReported here · unconfirmed
Spiny StarfishMarthasterias glacialisReported here · unconfirmed
Velvet Swimming CrabNecora puberReported here · unconfirmed
Common Hermit CrabPagurus bernhardusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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