Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Silver Strand, Ireland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Silver Strand...

Silver Strand is a beach in Ireland. The water temperature around Silver Strand has slight variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8.5°C (47.3°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Silver Strand 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 Silver Strand?

The current water temperature in the month of February at Silver Strand is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Silver Strand. The closest decent spot is Inch Cork Area, which is 7.4km (16.9miles) away from Silver Strand. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Inch Cork Area and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Silver Strand are Garretstown, which is approximately 27.2km (16.9miles) away, and Annestown, located 37.7km (23.4miles) from Silver Strand.

Are there any other nice beaches in close proximity to Silver Strand?

Yes, there are other beautiful beaches in close proximity to Silver Strand. The closest one is Garryvoe, which is only 2.8km (1.8miles) away from Silver Strand. Another nice beach near Silver Strand is Redbarn, which is roughly 9km (5.6miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Silver Strand?

The water temperature at Silver Strand is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Silver Strand. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures reach lows of approximately 8°C (47°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold 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 near Silver Strand?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Silver Strand: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Silver Strand...

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