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

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

Carrowniskey is a surf spot in Ireland. The water temperature around Carrowniskey has average variability year round. The temperature ranges from 8.6°C (47.6°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Carrowniskey 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 at Carrowniskey?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Carrowniskey is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Carrowniskey. A spot, which is not too far away, is Inishcrone, which is only 45.6km (28.3miles) away from Carrowniskey. Click here for more information on Inishcrone and its water temperature. Another surfspot near Carrowniskey is Kilcummin, which is approximately 46.8km (29miles) away.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are several other gorgeous beaches in proximity to Carrowniskey. The nearest one is Louisburgh: Carrowniskey, which is only 1.2km (0.7miles) away from Carrowniskey. Another beach near Carrowniskey is Louisburgh: Carrowmore Beach, which is 4km (2.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Carrowniskey?

The water temperature at Carrowniskey 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 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Carrowniskey. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to 9°C (48°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Carrowniskey?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Carrowniskey: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Carrowniskey...

Do you know what the the city Dajiahe in China, the city Plougoulm in France, and the city Praia da Vitoria in Portugal have in common with Carrowniskey? Click on the links to find out...