Magheraroarty

About this spot

Magheraroarty is located in a rural area on the North Coast of Donegal, approximately 9 km from the town of Falcarragh. Magheraroarty beach consists of a long sandy beach. It is on a spit of land with the Atlantic Ocean to the West and Ballyness Bay to the East, and the island of Inishbofin to the North. The beach is west facing into the Atlantic Ocean and gets a strong wash of water from the rough sea directly onto the beach. With shifting dunes along the coastline which are backed by vegetated dunes, these are vegetated by Marram Grass. Humid dune slacks occur on the fixed dunes on the Magheraroarty dune system.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

No

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

No

Dogs

Yes

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Magheraroarty is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Magheraroarty has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Common questions

Can you swim at Magheraroarty right now?

Magheraroarty is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.

What is the water quality like at Magheraroarty?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Magheraroarty as Excellent in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Is there a swimming ban or warning at Magheraroarty?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Magheraroarty. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Magheraroarty?

No lifeguard cover is listed for Magheraroarty. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

What facilities are there at Magheraroarty?

Magheraroarty has toilets, parking. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).