Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Abbeyleix, Ireland
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Abbeyleix...
Abbeyleix is a coastal city in Ireland.
It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 1827 people.
The water temperature around Abbeyleix changes slightly during the year.
The temperature ranges from 7.6°C (45.6°F) in March up to 15.3°C (59.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Abbeyleix 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 Abbeyleix?
The current water temperature in the month of May near Abbeyleix is approximately:
9°C (49°F)
Are there surf spots close to Abbeyleix?
There are not too many surf spots close to Abbeyleix. A spot, which is not too far away, is Tramore, which is about 52.8km (32.9miles) away from Abbeyleix.
Click here for more information on Tramore and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Abbeyleix are
Annestown, which is 52.9km (32.9miles) away, and
Fanore, located approximately 80.2km (49.8miles) from Abbeyleix.
Are there beaches near by?
No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Abbeyleix. A good beach nearby is
Lilliput, which is 37.9km (23.6miles) away from Abbeyleix. Another gorgeous beach near Abbeyleix is
Bathing Place at Portumna, which is 38.2km (23.7miles) away.
Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Abbeyleix?
The water temperature around Abbeyleix is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Abbeyleix. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures come down to nearly 8°C (46°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Abbeyleix?
Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Abbeyleix: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
