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

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

Seapoint is a beach in Ireland. The water temperature around Seapoint changes dramatically throughout the year. 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Seapoint 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 at Seapoint?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Seapoint is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Seapoint. A good spot nearby is Clogherhead, which is 43.3km (46miles) away from Seapoint. Click here to check out more information on Clogherhead and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Seapoint are Strandhill, which is 74.1km (46miles) away, and Bundoran, located approximately 75.8km (47.1miles) from Seapoint.

Are there any other beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Seapoint. The nearest one is Seapoint, which is just 0km (0miles) away from Seapoint. Another gorgeous beach near Seapoint is Portnashangan, which is 7.3km (4.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Seapoint?

The water temperature at Seapoint 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 diving at Seapoint. However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures cool down to nearly 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine 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 Seapoint?

Due to relatively large 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Seapoint: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Seapoint...

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