Rosses Point Beach

About this spot

Rosses Point Beach is a sheltered sandy beach, backed by sand dunes. The beach lies between the Drumcliff Bay Special Protection Area (Ref. SPA 004013) to the north which contains the Drumcliff Bay Designated Shellfish Area, and the Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) Special Area of Conservation (Ref. SAC 000627) to the south which contains the Sligo Bay Designated Shellfish Area. There is a nice coastal walk along Rosses Point Penninsula and harbour which continues along the headland to Rosses Point beach. The beach is popular for running, walking and kite surfing. Rosses Point beach is approximately 1.5km in length however the bathing area is approximately 300m in length.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

Yes2 no. designated parking spaces, footpath to beach, concrete access ramps in place

Dogs

NoDogs are not permitted in the bathing area between 10am and 7pm from 1st June to 15th September

Public transport

YesBus Eireann service to and from Rosses Point - Sligo -Strandhill

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

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

Common questions

Can you swim at Rosses Point Beach right now?

Rosses Point 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 Rosses Point Beach?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Rosses Point 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 Rosses Point Beach?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Rosses Point Beach?

Yes — Rosses Point Beach has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Rosses Point Beach?

Rosses Point Beach has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).