Portrane, the Brook Beach

About this spot

Portrane the Brook Beach is a gently sloping sandy beach, on the seaward side of the Portrane Peninsula. Brook beach expands north to become the Burrow beach where sandy dunes are located. There are strong currents located on the north end of the beach.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes11am to 7pm weekends only in June & full time July & August

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

No

Dogs

Yes

Public transport

YesBus Route

Official water quality

Classified Good in 2025.

Portrane, the Brook Beach is classified as achieving Good Water Quality in 2025, based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2024. Portrane, the Brook Beach achieved a Sufficient Water Quality rating in 2024, Good Water Quality rating in 2023, and Excellent Water Quality rating in 2022. 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 Portrane, the Brook Beach right now?

Portrane, the Brook Beach 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 Portrane, the Brook Beach?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Portrane, the Brook Beach as Good 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 Portrane, the Brook Beach?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Portrane, the Brook Beach?

Yes — Portrane, the Brook Beach has lifeguard cover. Hours: 11am to 7pm weekends only in June & full time July & August. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Portrane, the Brook Beach?

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