Cork, Ireland
Celtic Sea51.70°N, 8.51°WStation IR-COR-DOC

Dock Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 16°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Dock Beach water temperature

15.7
60.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea51.70°N, 8.51°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
63°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
16.1°C
61°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Dock Beach.
Confidence: High

Dock Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Dock Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at16°C (60.8°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
10
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
16
Jul
16
Aug
Current
16
Sep
14
Oct
12
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.8°C9.9°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.2°C9.4°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.1°C9.3°C10.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.4°C10°C11.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.1°C12°C14.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.4°C14.4°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.4°C15.9°C19°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.3°C16°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.2°C15.7°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.2°C14.1°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10°C12.2°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.5°C10.5°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Dock Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Dock Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Dock Beach this time of year is 15.7°C (60.3°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Dock Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Dock Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Dock Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Dock Beach average around15.7°C (60.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.2°C and a maximum of 17.7°C.

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