Beaches in County Wexford

A map showing the locations of popular beaches in County Wexford.

The full list of beaches and their GPS coordinates are included below the map. Click on the coordinates link to open the directions in Google Maps.

Blue Flag beaches are recognised for high standards of water quality, safety, and facilities. Green Coast beaches are recognised for their natural beauty and clean environment.

Click any listing below to highlight it on the map.

Ardcavan Beach

Ardcavan

A small stony beach overlooking Wexford Harbour. Popular with dog walkers and naturists, access is via the road to the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve. The beach is not suitable for bathing.

SandCoarse
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.355955, -6.437161

Baginbun Beach

Hook Peninsula

A sheltered cove with a gently sloping beach. Situated near Ramstown, approximately 2 km south of Fethard. Parking is available, including four disabled spaces.

  • Green Coast Award
SandFine to Medium
ToiletsYes
52.176591, -6.830839

Ballinesker

Curracloe

Ballinesker lies to the north of the main beach at Curracloe (White Gap).

  • Blue Flag
SandSoft
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.399689, -6.358863

Ballyhealy

Kilmore

A shallow Green Coast Award beach situated on the southern coast, located near Kilmore Quay. Suitable for bathing.

  • Green Coast Award
SandMedium
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.185983, -6.536985

Ballymoney Beach

Ballymoney

A small sandy beach located directly at the village of Ballymoney in the north of the county, close to Gorey.

  • Blue Flag
SandMedium
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.675960, -6.204730

Booley Bay

Hook Peninsula

A scenic Green Coast Award beach situated in the west of the county, located just south of the village of Duncannon on the road to Hook Head.

  • Green Coast Award
SandMedium
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.201317, -6.903973

Cahore Beach

Cahore

A popular holiday destination and Green Coast Award winner on the east coast, located near the village of Ballygarrett. It is one of the longest beaches in Ireland. There is no boardwalk, so access can be difficult for wheelchair users and people with mobility issues.

  • Green Coast Award
SandMedium/Pebbled
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.553126, -6.200300

Carne

Carne

A Blue Flag sandy beach located on the southeastern coast, near Our Lady’s Island. A disabled toilet is present, but a key must be obtained from the lifeguards.

  • Blue Flag
SandMedium
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.198958, -6.350950

Clone Strand

Castletown

A quiet, two-mile stretch of sand and shingle in the northeast of the county, close to the Wicklow border. It is particularly popular with shore anglers.

SandCoarse
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.712367, -6.167491

Courtown

Courtown

A popular medium sand beach situated in the northeast of the county, directly beside the village of Courtown Harbour. A disabled toilet is present, but a key must be obtained from the lifeguards.

SandMedium
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.645895, -6.226479

Cullenstown Beach

Cullenstown

A Green Coast Award beach in the south of the county, close to Duncormick. It offers views of the Hook Peninsula and is known for the nearby Shell Cottage.

ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.216460, -6.720129

Curracloe Beach

A 7 km-long sandy beach adjacent to a nature reserve and forest. The beach holds Blue Flag certification. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge, but pre-booking is recommended. A disabled toilet is present, but a key must be obtained from the lifeguards.

  • Blue Flag
SandSoft
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.384022, -6.363185

Duncannon Beach

Duncannon

A long sandy beach in the village of Duncannon on the Hook Peninsula. Overlooked by the 16th-century Duncannon Fort, the beach is a designated bathing water with lifeguard service during the summer months. A disabled toilet is available all year, but a universal key is required. Access by car is allowed.

SandFirm
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.220685, -6.933971

Morriscastle

Morriscastle

Blue Flag beach near Kilmuckridge. A disabled toilet is available, but a key must be obtained from the lifeguards.

  • Blue Flag
SandSoft
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.513056, -6.239239

Rosslare Strand

Rosslare

A Blue Flag beach located in the seaside resort of Rosslare Strand. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge, but pre-booking is recommended. A disabled toilet is present, but a key must be obtained from the lifeguards.

  • Blue Flag
SandSoft
ToiletsYes
Lifeguards
June 13-30: Weekends. July and August: Every day.
52.273262, -6.385749

Rostoonstown Beach

Tacumshane

A steep, shingle, and gravel barrier beach known for its powerful waves. It is located on the south coast, forming a natural barrier for Lady’s Island Lake. The beach is not suitable for bathing.

SandCoarse
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.188204, -6.423386

St. Helen’s Beach

Kilrane

A small, fine-sand beach situated beside St. Helen’s Village. It is near Kilrane and Rosslare Harbour. It holds a Green Coast Award for its high environmental quality.

  • Green Coast Award
SandFine
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.233792, -6.323384

The Coombe Beach

Our Lady's Island

A shingle beach popular with anglers and hikers, situated south of Our Lady’s Island and Carne. It is often referred to locally as Rostoonstown, a name also used for the nearby beach.

SandCoarse
ToiletsNo
Lifeguards
None
52.179381, -6.390702
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