Beach · County Mayo
Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area
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 2 September 2026, was excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
<em>Belmullet Tidal Pool and Shore Road Bathing Area is situated to the north of Blacksod Bay only a short distance from Belmullet Town Centre in Co. Mayo. It is a rocky beach which extends approximately 900m along Shore Road promenade looking west across Blacksod Bay and features a tidal pool, which was constructed in the 1980's. The bathing area also lies within the Mullet/Blacksod Bay Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Blacksod Bay/Broadhaven Bay Special Protection Area (SPA). This is a popular location with a wide range of water-based sports and activities taking place including swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing, jet skiing and water safety activities, lessons and training.</em>
Not classified (2025):
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Not classified | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes | Yes |
| Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes | Yes |
| Beach wheelchair | Yes | No |
| Public transport | Yes | Yes |
| First aid | Yes | Yes |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | Yes |
| Information board | Yes | Yes |
| Activity zones | Yes | Yes |
| Litter bins | Yes | Yes |
| Recycling | Yes | No |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs are not allowedNo
- No cars on the beachNo
- Cars allowed on the beachNo
- Car-free zoneYes
Latest sample (2026-09-02): E. coli <10, intestinal enterococci 20 (cfu/100 ml).
The EPA's bathing water profile
Protected area: Yes
Outdoors in County Mayo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Sun with light cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 3°Clear weather sun
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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