Waterford, Ireland
Celtic Sea52.14°N, 7.17°WStation IR-WAT-NEW

Newtown Cove Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 15.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Newtown Cove water temperature

15.3
59.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea52.14°N, 7.17°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
62.2°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Newtown Cove.
Confidence: High

Newtown Cove Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Newtown Cove occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at15.4°C (59.7°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
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
14
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
January8°C9.4°C10.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.6°C8.8°C9.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.8°C8.8°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.9°C9.9°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.9°C11.8°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.6°C14.1°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.7°C15.3°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.6°C15.4°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent14°C15.3°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.7°C14.1°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.1°C12.3°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.1°C10.6°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Newtown Cove

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Newtown Cove today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Newtown Cove this time of year is 15.3°C (59.5°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 Newtown Cove?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Newtown Cove in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Newtown Cove average around15.3°C (59.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 17.2°C.

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