Swimming spots in Waterford

AnnestownAnnestown Beach is located on the South East Coast of County Waterford in the heart of the Copper Coast, about 20 miles from Dungarvan.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Ardmore BeachArdmore is a sandy beach with a gentle slope down to the low water mark and beyond.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
BallyquinBallyquin Beach is located approximately 4km north east of Ardmore in Co Waterford.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
BallyvooneyBallyvooney cove is a very scenic cove, 1.5 km east of Stradbally village, with a stony beach.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
BoatstrandBoatstrand Beach and Harbour is located on the South East Coast of County Waterford in the heart of the Copper Coast, about 20 miles from Dungarvan.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Bunmahon BeachBunmahon is a sandy gently sloping beach with a dune area along the roadside.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
Clonea BeachClonea is a sandy beach with a gentle slope down to the low water mark and beyond.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore EastCounsellors Strand is a sandy beach with a gentle slope, set within a large steep sided cove.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
CurraghCurragh Beach is located approximately 2km North-East of the small town of Ardmore and 12 miles from Dungarvan.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Dunmore Strand, Dunmore EastDunmore Strand is a sandy beach set within a large steep sided cove.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
Goat IslandGoats Island Beach is located approx 5km west of Ardmore in Co Waterford.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
GuillameneGuillamene in Co Waterford is a small sheltered cove with access to the deep water via ladders and a slipway.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
KilfarrasseyKilfarrassey is a 200m shingle beach 5 km west of Tramore, with spectacular coastal views.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Newtown CoveNewtown Cove in Co Waterford is a small sheltered cove with access to the deep water via ladders and a slipway and a stony beach.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
StradballyStradbally cove is a very scenic cove, 1 km from Stradbally village, with a sandy beach.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Tramore BeachTramore is a sandy beach (3 km long) with a gentle slope down to the low water mark and beyond.
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
Whiting BayWhiting Bay is a sweeping sandy bay 3.5 km west of Ardmore village
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
WoodstownWoodstown Beach is a long sandy beach surrounded by private woodlands.
Not monitored
This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.