Pollacheeny Harbour Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (13 °C) at Pollacheeny Harbour is quite cool. You will need a quality spring wetsuit, and maybe neoprene hood because it will be cloudy with an effective air temperature of just (8 °C). Gloves are a good idea, neoprene boots optional.

Map of current Ireland Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Ireland Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Pollacheeny Harbour. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Pollacheeny Harbour water temperatures peak in the range 14 to 18°C (57 to 64°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their lowest on about the 28th of February, in the range 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F). The warmest seasonal water temperatures at Pollacheeny Harbour in mid August lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. At its lowest in the fourth week of February, low water temperatures at Pollacheeny Harbour are suited to a 5/4mm or 5/3mm good quality wetsuit with neoprene gloves and 3mm boots. You will need a hood if it's windy or the air is cold.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Pollacheeny Harbour can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Pollacheeny Harbour. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.