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Cúas Crom

Good to go

No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.

About this spot

Cúas Crom Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Caherciveen area and is well known for great swimming as there are very few currents in the sheltered cove. The beach itself is stony but the water is surprisingly warm and clear. It holds an annual Christmas Day Swim and is located next to several great walking routes along the coast, to Knocknatobar Mountain, Dolus Head, Ballycarbery Castle and House and the amazing and historic stone forts of Cahergal and Leacanabuaile.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard
No
Parking
YesPublic parking is available at the beach.
Toilets
YesA public convenience is located at the beach
Accessible entry
No
Dogs
No
Public transport
No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Cúas Crom is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Cúas Crom had an Excellent Water Quality rating in 2024 and a Good Water Quality rating in 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 profile

Common questions

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