Garretstown Beach
Blue Flag swimming strand on the Wild Atlantic coast near Kinsale.
Cool water with a moderate swell and a strong wind — fresh conditions — a wetsuit is recommended.
Location
Garretstown Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
4/3mm fullsuit
At 15.4°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
- + Optional 3mm boots
Recommendation tuned for Garretstown Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Can I swim at Garretstown Beach today?
The sea is currently 15.4°C — poor swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.
- • Located in County Cork, Ireland (Atlantic Ocean).
- • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | Cold |
| Feb | 9°C | Cold |
| Mar | 9°C | Cold |
| Apr | 10°C | Cold |
| May | 11°C | Cold |
| Jun | 13°C | Cold |
| Jul | 15°C | Bracing |
| Aug ⭐ | 16°C | Bracing |
| Sep | 15°C | Bracing |
| Oct | 14°C | Bracing |
| Nov | 12°C | Cold |
| Dec | 11°C | Cold |
Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.