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

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

Little Skellig is an island in the Republic of Ireland. It is one of the islands of the Skellig Islands island group. The water temperature around Little Skellig changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8.2°C (46.7°F) in January up to 18.2°C (64.8°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Little Skellig 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 Skellig?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Little Skellig is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Little Skellig. The next good one is Coumeenole, which is 22.6km (16.6miles) away from Little Skellig. Click here to check out more information on Coumeenole and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Little Skellig are Inch Reef, which is approximately 26.7km (16.6miles) away, and Inch Strand Kerry spot, located ca 33.1km (20.6miles) from Little Skellig.

Are there sandy beaches located close to Little Skellig?

There are several nice beaches in close proximity to Little Skellig. The nearest one is Ballinskelligs, which is just 10.5km (6.5miles) away from Little Skellig. Another beach near Little Skellig is Derrynane, which is roughly 16.6km (10.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Little Skellig?

The sea temperature around Little Skellig is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, water temperatures come down to nearly 8°C (47°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods 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 diving and fishing near Little Skellig?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Little Skellig: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Little Skellig...

Do you know what the the city Acerno in Italy, the city Bredaryd in Sweden, and the city Oranjewoud in Netherlands have in common with Little Skellig? Click on the links to find out...