Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Clifden Beach, Ireland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Clifden Beach...

Clifden Beach is a beach in Ireland. The water temperature around Clifden Beach has average variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8.6°C (47.5°F) in April up to 15.6°C (60°F) in the month of July, 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 summer, since Clifden Beach 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 Clifden Beach?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Clifden Beach. The closest decent spot is Carrowniskey, which is roughly 18km (25.4miles) away from Clifden Beach. Click here for more information on Carrowniskey and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Clifden Beach are Fanore, which is ca 40.9km (25.4miles) away, and Crab Island, located approximately 41.4km (25.7miles) from Clifden Beach.

Are there any other beaches close to Clifden Beach?

Yes, there are several other nice beaches near to Clifden Beach. The nearest one is White Strand, which is only 13.6km (8.4miles) away from Clifden Beach. Another gorgeous beach near Clifden Beach is White Strand, which is 13.6km (8.4miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Clifden Beach?

The water temperature at Clifden Beach is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (60°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during spring, sea temperatures reach lows of 9°C (48°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Clifden Beach?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change 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 love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (51-60°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Clifden Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Clifden Beach...

Do you know what the the city Arenys de Munt in Spain, the city Ikast in Denmark, and the city Yongning in China have in common with Clifden Beach? Click on the links to find out...