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

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

Ashbourne is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 11355 people. The water temperature around Ashbourne changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.4°C (45.3°F) in February up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Ashbourne is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Ashbourne?

There are not many surf spots close to Ashbourne. A good spot nearby is Clogherhead, which is about 24.8km (55.9miles) away from Ashbourne. Click here for directions and for more information on Clogherhead and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Ashbourne are Hells Mouth, which is approximately 90.1km (55.9miles) away, and Tramore, located roughly 98.8km (61.4miles) from Ashbourne.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are several other beautiful beaches in proximity to Ashbourne. The closest one is Garretstown, which is 6.7km (4.2miles) away from Ashbourne. Another beautiful beach near Ashbourne is Donabate, which is ca 10.3km (6.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Ashbourne?

The sea temperature around Ashbourne is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended 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 amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ashbourne?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during June, July, and August when temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Ashbourne: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Ashbourne...

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