Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Little Bray, Ireland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Little Bray...

Little Bray is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 8015 people. The water temperature around Little Bray varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.5°F) in March up to 13.9°C (57°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Little Bray 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 Little Bray?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Little Bray is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Little Bray. The next good one is Clogherhead, which is about 45.4km (43.4miles) away from Little Bray. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Clogherhead and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Little Bray are Hells Mouth, which is ca 69.9km (43.4miles) away, and Tramore, located ca 84.1km (52.2miles) from Little Bray.

Are there beautiful beaches in close proximity to Little Bray?

Yes, there are more nice beaches in proximity to Little Bray. The closest one is Bray South Promenade, which is just 0.9km (0.6miles) away from Little Bray. Another good beach near Little Bray is Greystones South, which is ca 4.2km (2.6miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Little Bray?

The water temperature around Little Bray 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 fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to roughly 7°C (44°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 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 scuba diving and fishing near Little Bray?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit 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. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Little Bray: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Little Bray...

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