Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
Irish Sea53.26°N, 6.11°WStation IR-DUN-KIL

Killiney Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around August at about 15.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Killiney Beach water temperature

14.7
58.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgIrish Sea53.26°N, 6.11°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61.2°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
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Killiney Beach.
Confidence: High

Killiney Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Killiney Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at15.2°C (59.4°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)
9
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
11
May
13
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
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
January7.8°C9.4°C10.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.2°C8.1°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.4°C8°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.8°C9°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.1°C10.9°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.9°C13.3°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12.9°C14.9°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.9°C15.2°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.3°C14.7°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.8°C13.7°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.9°C12.2°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.2°C10.6°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Killiney Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Killiney Beach this time of year is 14.7°C (58.5°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 Killiney Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Killiney Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Killiney Beach average around14.7°C (58.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.3°C and a maximum of 16.4°C.

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