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

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

Loughlinstown is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 3665 people. The water temperature around Loughlinstown changes 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Loughlinstown 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 Loughlinstown?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Loughlinstown is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Loughlinstown. A spot, which is not too far away, is Clogherhead, which is 42.7km (44.4miles) away from Loughlinstown. Click here for more information on Clogherhead and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Loughlinstown are Hells Mouth, which is 71.5km (44.4miles) away, and Tramore, located 86.2km (53.5miles) from Loughlinstown.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few other beaches in close proximity to Loughlinstown. The nearest one is Killiney, which is 1.6km (1miles) away from Loughlinstown. Another gorgeous beach near Loughlinstown is Bray South Promenade, which is approximately 3.1km (1.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Loughlinstown?

The water temperature around Loughlinstown 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 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during early spring, temperatures come down to 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Loughlinstown?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Loughlinstown: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Loughlinstown...

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