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

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

Moate is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a fairly dense city close to the ocean with a population of 1504 people. The water temperature around Moate changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 7.3°C (45.2°F) in February up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Moate 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 Moate?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Moate. A good spot nearby is Strandhill, which is 61.4km (39.6miles) away from Moate. Click here to check out more information on Strandhill and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Moate are Clogherhead, which is roughly 63.8km (39.6miles) away, and Bundoran, located roughly 68.3km (42.4miles) from Moate.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are a few gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Moate. The nearest one is Lilliput, which is only 13.3km (8.2miles) away from Moate. Another gorgeous beach near Moate is Portnashangan, which is roughly 14.2km (8.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Moate?

The sea temperature around Moate is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm 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 around Moate. However, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 7°C (45°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Moate?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during winter. 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 water temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Moate: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Moate...

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