Carnivan Beach
Wexford · Ireland
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An open SE-facing sand beach on the Celtic Sea near Wexford, Carnivan Beach works on E–S groundswell; W–N winds offshore, with conditions most reliable april–october.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water temperature by month
This month: ~14.2°C (57.6°F) on average
Jan
9.4°C
48.9°F · 8.1–10.4°C
Feb
8.8°C
47.8°F · 7.8–9.7°C
Mar
8.8°C
47.8°F · 7.9–10°C
Apr
9.8°C
49.6°F · 8–11.9°C
May
11.6°C
52.9°F · 9.9–14.1°C
Jun
13.8°C
56.8°F · 12.5–15.9°C
Jul
15.1°C
59.2°F · 13.4–17.4°C
Aug
15.3°C
59.5°F · 14.3–17°C
Sep
15.2°C
59.4°F · 13.9–17.2°C
Oct
14.2°C
57.6°F · 12.9–15.4°C
Nov
12.4°C
54.3°F · 9.9–13.9°C
Dec
10.7°C
51.3°F · 9.3–11.9°C
25-year monthly averages from the NOAA OISST satellite record — typical range min–max, not a live reading.
Know before you go
Best swell
E–S
Best wind
W–N
Break type
Beach break
Best season
April–October
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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