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White Rock Beach

Good to go

No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.

About this spot

White Rock is a small sandy cove accessed down approx. 100 steps from Vico Road. It can also be accessed from Killiney beach at low tide.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard
No
Parking
YesThere is on road Pay and Display parking
Toilets
YesToilets on viewing platform Vico Road
Accessible entry
No
Dogs
Yes
Public transport
YesKilliney Dart station nearby

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

White Rock Beach is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. White Rock Beach 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.

Official bathing-water profile

Common questions

Can you swim at White Rock Beach right now?
White Rock 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 White Rock Beach?
the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified White Rock Beach 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 White Rock Beach?
There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for White Rock Beach. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
Is there a lifeguard at White Rock Beach?
No lifeguard cover is listed for White Rock Beach. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
What facilities are there at White Rock Beach?
White Rock Beach has toilets, parking. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).

Contains data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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