Cork, Ireland
Celtic Sea51.50°N, 9.27°WStation IR-COR-TRA

Tráigh na Mona Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 15.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Tráigh na Mona water temperature

15.6
60.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea51.50°N, 9.27°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
62.8°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.9°C
60.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
15.9°C
60.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Tráigh na Mona.
Confidence: High

Tráigh na Mona Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Tráigh na Mona occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at15.9°C (60.6°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
10
Feb
10
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°C10.1°C11.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.6°C9.7°C10.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.3°C9.7°C10.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.8°C10.2°C11.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.5°C12.1°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.4°C14.4°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.7°C15.8°C19.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.4°C15.9°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.6°C15.6°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.8°C14.1°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.4°C12.1°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.8°C10.6°C11.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Tráigh na Mona

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Tráigh na Mona today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Tráigh na Mona this time of year is 15.6°C (60.1°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 Tráigh na Mona?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Tráigh na Mona in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Tráigh na Mona average around15.6°C (60.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.6°C and a maximum of 17.9°C.

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