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

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

Garretstown is a beach in Ireland. The water temperature around Garretstown changes slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 7.4°C (45.3°F) in February up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Garretstown 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 Garretstown?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Garretstown is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Garretstown. The next good one is Clogherhead, which is about 25.7km (59.2miles) away from Garretstown. Click here for more information on Clogherhead and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Garretstown are Bundoran, which is approximately 95.3km (59.2miles) away, and Tullan Strand, located approximately 95.7km (59.5miles) from Garretstown.

Are there any other white sand beaches located close to Garretstown?

There are several nice beaches in proximity to Garretstown. The nearest one is Trá an Dóilín, which is 15km (9.3miles) away from Garretstown. Another beach near Garretstown is Barley Cove, which is approximately 15.4km (9.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Garretstown?

The sea temperature at Garretstown is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to 7°C (45°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended 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 chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Garretstown?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°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 June, July, and August when sea temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Garretstown: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Garretstown...

Do you know what the the city Myggenas in Sweden, the city New Cumnock in United Kingdom, and Prince of Wales Bank have in common with Garretstown? Click on the links to find out...