Wexford, Ireland
Celtic Sea52.19°N, 6.35°WStation IR-WEX-CHU

Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe Sea Water Temperature

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

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Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe water temperature

15.2
59.4°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea52.19°N, 6.35°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
62.1°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
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.5°C
59.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.5°C
59.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe.
Confidence: High

Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe 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)
10
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
13
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
Sep
14
Oct
13
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.1°C9.7°C10.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.2°C9°C9.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.3°C8.7°C9.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.1°C9.5°C10.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C11.2°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.9°C13.2°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12.4°C14.5°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.2°C15.2°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.1°C15.2°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.7°C14.3°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.1°C12.6°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.7°C11°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe this time of year is 15.2°C (59.4°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 Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe average around15.2°C (59.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.1°C and a maximum of 17.1°C.

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