Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Aughinish, Republic of Ireland

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

Aughinish is an island in the Republic of Ireland. It is one of the islands of the County Clare island group. The water temperature around Aughinish has average variability year round. The temperature ranges from 7.6°C (45.8°F) in February up to 16.3°C (61.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Aughinish 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 Aughinish?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters around Aughinish is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Aughinish. The closest one is Fanore, which is 8.2km (10.7miles) away from Aughinish. Click here to check out more information on Fanore and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Aughinish are Crab Island, which is 17.3km (10.7miles) away, and Lahinch beach, located roughly 19.2km (11.9miles) from Aughinish.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are several beautiful beaches in close proximity to Aughinish. The nearest one is Bishopsquarter, which is only 3.4km (2.1miles) away from Aughinish. Another gorgeous beach near Aughinish is Grattan Road Beach, which is 6.9km (4.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Aughinish?

The sea temperature around Aughinish is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 8°C (46°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some 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 have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Aughinish?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Aughinish: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Aughinish...

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