Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Inishturk, Republic of Ireland

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

Inishturk is an island in the Republic of Ireland. It is part of the Lough Erne island group. The water temperature around Inishturk changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8.6°C (47.6°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Inishturk 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 Inishturk?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Inishturk is about:

Are there surf spots near Inishturk?

There are not too many surf spots close to Inishturk. A good spot nearby is Carrowniskey, which is 18.8km (28.6miles) away from Inishturk. Click here for directions and for more information on Carrowniskey and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Inishturk are Crab Island, which is approximately 46km (28.6miles) away, and Fanore, located roughly 46km (28.6miles) from Inishturk.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are some beautiful beaches in close proximity to Inishturk. The closest one is Clifden Beach, which is 5.4km (3.3miles) away from Inishturk. Another gorgeous beach near Inishturk is White Strand, which is ca 15.1km (9.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Inishturk?

The water temperature around Inishturk 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 might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Inishturk. However, during early spring, temperatures come down to roughly 9°C (48°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Inishturk?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Inishturk: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Inishturk...

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