Yellow Strand
Yellow Strand is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Sligo, Ireland. The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (60°F) and coolest in February (8°C (47°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 15°C (59°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Trawalua Strand (16 km (10 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Yellow Strand
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 9°C | 141 mm |
| February | 7°C | 8°C | 108 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 99 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 76 mm |
| May | 11°C | 11°C | 91 mm |
| June | 13°C | 13°C | 94 mm |
| July | 15°C | 15°C | 107 mm |
| August | 15°C | 16°C | 118 mm |
| September | 14°C | 15°C | 102 mm |
| October | 12°C | 13°C | 129 mm |
| November | 9°C | 12°C | 151 mm |
| December | 8°C | 10°C | 148 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 54.34034, -8.65792 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Ireland?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Yellow Strand
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yellow Strand clothing optional?
Yellow Strand is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Ireland before you go.
How warm is the water at Yellow Strand?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (47°F) to 16°C (60°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Yellow Strand?
The closest are Trawalua Strand (16 km (10 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q26717877 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.