Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Abbeyfeale, Ireland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Abbeyfeale...

Abbeyfeale is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2007 people. The water temperature around Abbeyfeale changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 7.8°C (46°F) in March up to 16.6°C (61.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Abbeyfeale is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Abbeyfeale?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters near Abbeyfeale is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Abbeyfeale. A good spot nearby is Ballybunion, which is 18.2km (14.1miles) away from Abbeyfeale. Click here for more information on Ballybunion and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Abbeyfeale are Banna Strand-Sandy Lane, which is ca 22.6km (14.1miles) away, and Doughmore Beach, located roughly 27.3km (16.9miles) from Abbeyfeale.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Abbeyfeale. The nearest one is Ballybunion North, which is 17.9km (11.1miles) away from Abbeyfeale. Another good beach near Abbeyfeale is Ballybunion South, which is ca 17.9km (11.1miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Abbeyfeale?

The water temperature around Abbeyfeale is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Abbeyfeale. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures drop down to roughly 8°C (46°F). During this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Abbeyfeale?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Abbeyfeale: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Abbeyfeale...

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