Beach · County Wexford
Baginbun
Can I swim here? Outside the bathing season
The bathing season runs from 1 June to 15 September. Outside it the water is not tested weekly and lifeguards are not on duty. The last sample, on 1 September 2026, was excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
Baginbun is an easterly facing beach on the Hook Peninsula, 2km south of Fethard village. It is a gentle sloping mostly sandy beach, with rocks visible during low tide. It is a sheltered sandy cove near Fethard-on-Sea, featuring cliffs and clear calm waters.
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | Yes | Lifeguards on duty during the bathing season as of 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes | 2 x portable toilets at vicinity |
| Parking | Yes | Approx 60 car parking spaces in recently completed car park |
| Wheelchair access | No | |
| Beach wheelchair | Yes | Beach access not suitable for wheelchair users due to steep gradient |
| Public transport | Yes | Public transport available to nearby Fethard on sea during Summer months |
| First aid | Yes | First Aid available at lifeguard hut during bathing season |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | Lifebuoy available at beach |
| Information board | Yes | Beach info board located at beach entrance |
| Activity zones | No | |
| Litter bins | No | |
| Recycling | No |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs on a lead1st June and 15th September: no dogs in blue flag area between lifeguard markers from 11:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. Dogs on a lead are permitted through the blue flag area to access other beach areas.
- No cars on the beachNo cars allowed on beach, access route will not accomodate cars
Latest sample (2026-09-01): E. coli 10, intestinal enterococci 1 (cfu/100 ml).
The EPA's bathing water profile
Protected area: Hook Head (SPA): A Special Protection Area designated for the protection of bird species, covering the broader peninsula.National Heritage Areas (NHAs): The nearby Keeragh Islands are a designated NHA.Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): The coastline is part of a proposed larger South Wexford Coast MPA aimed at protecting coastal lagoons and habitats
Outdoors in County Wexford this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct15° / 9°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Drizzle
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
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Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 6.5 km awayColclough Walled GardenGardenNew RossColclough Walled Garden, near Saltmills in County Wexford, was built by the Colclough family in the early 19th century. After a period of restoration work, the garden was reinstated to its original 1838 layout. It is close to Tintern Abbey.
Nature spot · 17 km awaySaltee IslandsIslandThe Saltee Islands are situated approximately 5km off the coast of Kilmore Quay County Wexford. The larger island, Great Saltee, is the most famous bird sanctuary in Ireland and is very popular with both day-trippers and birdwatchers alike.