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

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

Donabate is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 6778 people. The water temperature around Donabate changes slightly year round. 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Donabate 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 Donabate?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters near Donabate is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Donabate. The next good one is Clogherhead, which is 25.9km (50.1miles) away from Donabate. Click here for directions and for more information on Clogherhead and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Donabate are Hells Mouth, which is approximately 80.6km (50.1miles) away, and Tramore, located 100.9km (62.7miles) from Donabate.

Are there beautiful beaches located close to Donabate?

Yes, there are a few nice beaches in close proximity to Donabate. The closest one is Donabate, which is 0.1km (0.1miles) away from Donabate. Another fun beach near Donabate is Portrane, which is ca 1.6km (1miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Donabate?

The water temperature around Donabate 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 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Donabate. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to roughly 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly 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 near Donabate?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (49-58°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Donabate: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Donabate...

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