Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Dundrum, United Kingdom

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

Dundrum is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1090 people. The water temperature around Dundrum varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.5°C (45.6°F) in April up to 13.7°C (56.6°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 Dundrum 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 Dundrum?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Dundrum is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Dundrum. The next good one is Clogherhead, which is about 32km (44.7miles) away from Dundrum. Click here to check out more information on Clogherhead and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Dundrum are Portballintrae, which is ca 72km (44.7miles) away, and White Rocks, located ca 72.2km (44.9miles) from Dundrum.

Are there nice beaches in close proximity to Dundrum?

No, there are not many beaches near to Dundrum. A good beach nearby is Clogherhead, which is 36km (22.4miles) away from Dundrum. Another good beach near Dundrum is Shelling Hill Templetown, which is 41.1km (25.5miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Dundrum?

The water temperature around Dundrum is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during spring, temperatures reach lows of approximately 8°C (46°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people 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 recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Dundrum?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures reach 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Dundrum: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Dundrum...

Do you know what the the city Caigangan in the Philippines, the city Saint-Mariens in the France, and the city Mambolo in the Sierra Leone have in common with Dundrum? Click on the links to find out...