United Kingdom

Portstewart

Portstewart - photo 1

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Portstewart is a coastal town in Northern Ireland, serving mainly as a gateway to the nearby North Atlantic coast and scenic drives along the Antrim Coast. It has limited local diving within the town itself, with a single dive center in the wider region offering courses and boat trips, but actual dive sites are more typically reached from larger hubs along the coast. Nearby freshwater options exist in the wider province, while the immediate area is known for beaches, cliffs, and drift-friendly conditions on the North Atlantic. For divers, the town functions best as a base for visiting the broader dive scene along the Causeway Coast and nearby centers.

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About United Kingdom

Sea
Celtic Sea, La Manche, North Sea, Irish Sea and...
Timezone
Europe/London
Languages
EN
Demonym
British
Phone prefix
+44

Practicalities

Currency
GBP
Plug type
Type G
Airports
LHR LGW LTN STN MAN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Portstewart

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Portstewart

The best time to dive in Portstewart

The best months to dive in Portstewart are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (14-16°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
5 °C 8 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 8 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 9 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 10 °C 7/10
05 - May
12 °C 13 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
14 °C 15 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
16 °C 17 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
16 °C 17 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
13 °C 15 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 13 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 11 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 10 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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