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

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

Oldbawn is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 9784 people. The water temperature around Oldbawn changes moderately during the year. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.5°F) in March up to 14.3°C (57.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Oldbawn 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 Oldbawn?

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

Are there surf spots near Oldbawn?

There are not too many surf spots close to Oldbawn. The closest decent spot is Clogherhead, which is roughly 40.6km (50.5miles) away from Oldbawn. Click here for more information on Clogherhead and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Oldbawn are Hells Mouth, which is 81.3km (50.5miles) away, and Tramore, located approximately 83.9km (52.1miles) from Oldbawn.

Are there beautiful beaches near Oldbawn?

Yes, there are some other beautiful beaches near to Oldbawn. The nearest one is Merrion Strand, which is 7.3km (4.5miles) away from Oldbawn. Another beautiful beach near Oldbawn is Sandymount Strand, which is 7.9km (4.9miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Oldbawn?

The water temperature around Oldbawn is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (58°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of approximately 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, 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 advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Oldbawn?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures reach 9 to 14°C (49-58°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Oldbawn: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Oldbawn...

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