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

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

Drumnatinny is a beach in Ireland. The water temperature around Drumnatinny changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8.1°C (46.6°F) in February up to 15.1°C (59.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Drumnatinny 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 Drumnatinny?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Drumnatinny is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Drumnatinny?

There are not too many surf spots close to Drumnatinny. The closest decent spot is Ballyheirnan Bay, which is about 17.2km (26.4miles) away from Drumnatinny. Click here for directions and for more information on Ballyheirnan Bay and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Drumnatinny are Rossnowlagh, which is roughly 42.4km (26.4miles) away, and Tullan Strand, located ca 45.7km (28.4miles) from Drumnatinny.

Are there any other nice beaches near Drumnatinny?

Yes, there are some other nice beaches in proximity to Drumnatinny. The closest one is Tramore Beach, which is 0.6km (0.3miles) away from Drumnatinny. Another nice beach near Drumnatinny is Killahoey, which is ca 6.4km (4miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Drumnatinny?

The water temperature at Drumnatinny 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 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures drop down to nearly 8°C (47°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Drumnatinny?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Drumnatinny: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Drumnatinny...

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