Snorkelling around Waterford

thomasm

Anybody recommend some spots around or near to Waterford to go snorkelling. Really enjoyed it on holidays abroad in the past and would love to give it a try locally.

S28382

The water around Ireland is so dirty i wouldnt say you would see much.

tankbarry

it happens a lot in newtown cove or the guillamine its meant to be a nice dive out there never tried myself though

S28382

I know they do diving out there i didnt think they snorkeled there iv never seen anyone do it there. I was out there last summer and i was talking to a guy who had just got out from diving and i was asking him about diving there he did indeed mention it was good for diving alright.

robp

thomasm wrote: »

Anybody recommend some spots around or near to Waterford to go snorkelling. Really enjoyed it on holidays abroad in the past and would love to give it a try locally.

Its not in Waterford but if you ever get a chance Lough Hyne in West Cork is really great.

S28382 wrote: »

The water around Ireland is so dirty i wouldnt say you would see much.

Not as clean as it should be but water clarity is not a massive obstacle.

S28382 wrote: »

I know they do diving out there i didnt think they snorkeled there iv never seen anyone do it there. I was out there last summer and i was talking to a guy who had just got out from diving and i was asking him about diving there he did indeed mention it was good for diving alright.

It is a common place to snorkel relatively speaking but snorkelling isn't population in Ireland.

christophicus

Out by the guillamine is probably one of the better spots. You might want to consider getting in touch with the Waterford Harbour Sub Aqua club to see what they get up to. They primarily scuba dive, but I think they have a snorkelling membership option too...or at least they used to.

http://www.divewaterford.com/

Give them a ring and see what they say.

stefan idiot jones

All along the Copper Coast is your best bet. There are load of coves there that are inaccessible for most people.
Just choose your times wisely because of the swells.

7upfree

S28382 wrote: »

The water around Ireland is so dirty i wouldnt say you would see much.

Not so. Check this out:

http://hooksubaqua.com

fozz10

not true. over 150 dives in irish water done. and many around waterford/wexford. vis can range from 4/5m to 15m on good days. this is the best week of the year so far viz wise.

S28382 wrote: »

The water around Ireland is so dirty i wouldnt say you would see much.

S28382

7upfree wrote: »

Not so. Check this out:

http://hooksubaqua.com

fozz10 wrote: »

not true. over 150 dives in irish water done. and many around waterford/wexford. vis can range from 4/5m to 15m on good days. this is the best week of the year so far viz wise.

Sorry i was using my experience of snorkeling in the clear waters of Malta to the not so clear waters of Waterford. :pac:

fozz10

S28382 wrote: »

Sorry i was using my experience of snorkeling in the clear waters of Malta to the not so clear waters of Waterford. :pac:

And if you head west or up to malin head viz can exceed that of Malta!!

moose3844

You should check out the copper coast. Its an amazing spot full of sea caves and lots of sealife. I was out kayaking on the copper coast 2 weeks ago and found sea urchins and starfish

swarbrick1979

Hi, Im looking to go snorkelling tomorrow, was thinking maybe Ardmore??? have you been, also looking to go with someone as I havent done it for years and dont really want to venture out alone

kieranfitz

Ardmore is ok if you hug the rocks but the vis can be poor enough otherwise.