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

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

Darndale is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 5667 people. The water temperature around Darndale varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.5°F) in March up to 14.3°C (57.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Darndale 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 Darndale?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Darndale is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Darndale?

There are not too many surf spots close to Darndale. A spot, which is not too far away, is Clogherhead, which is roughly 31.8km (48.8miles) away from Darndale. Click here to check out more information on Clogherhead and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Darndale are Hells Mouth, which is 78.6km (48.8miles) away, and Tramore, located approximately 94.7km (58.8miles) from Darndale.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are some other gorgeous beaches near to Darndale. The nearest one is Dollymount Strand, which is just 2.4km (1.5miles) away from Darndale. Another good beach near Darndale is Portmarnock, which is roughly 3km (1.8miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Darndale?

The water temperature around Darndale is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (58°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during February, March, and April, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 4-5mm 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 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 Darndale?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (49-58°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Darndale: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Darndale...

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