Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
About this spot
Trá na bhForbacha is a sandy beach and can be subject to very strong wave action and currents. The beach supports a wide variety of shellfish, birds, animals and plants. Seals and otters may be spotted along the coastline. Trá na bhForbacha is a proposed Natural Heritage Area. Activities include swimming, bathing and water sports.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- Yes
- Toilets
- No
- Accessible entry
- No
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
Classified Good in 2025.
Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha is classified as achieving Good Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating in 2024, 2023 and 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.
Official bathing-water profileCommon questions
- Can you swim at Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha right now?
- Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha 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 Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha?
- the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha 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 Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
- Is there a lifeguard at Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
- What facilities are there at Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha?
- Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha has parking. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).