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.
Churchtown Beach / The Sandy Gripe water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
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)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1°C | 9.7°C | 10.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 8.2°C | 9°C | 9.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 7.3°C | 8.7°C | 9.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 8.1°C | 9.5°C | 10.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 9.7°C | 11.2°C | 13.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 11.9°C | 13.2°C | 15.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 12.4°C | 14.5°C | 16.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 14.2°C | 15.2°C | 16.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 14.1°C | 15.2°C | 17.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 12.7°C | 14.3°C | 15.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 10.1°C | 12.6°C | 14°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 9.7°C | 11°C | 12.3°C | Very 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.