Beach · County Dublin
Blackrock Baths
No dogs
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 14 September 2026, was excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
Blackrock seafront is located at the same site as the historical baths. The seafront is accessed via an Irish Rail pedestrian bridge and is approximately 100m from the Blackrock Dart station. Swimmers can access the water here at high tide.
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | No | |
| Parking | No | |
| Wheelchair access | No | |
| Beach wheelchair | No | |
| Public transport | Yes | Blackrock Dart Station is 100m from the walkway entrance to Blackrock Baths |
| First aid | No | |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | |
| Information board | Yes | |
| Activity zones | No | |
| Litter bins | Yes | |
| Recycling | No |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs are not allowedDogs must be kept under effectual control
Latest sample (2026-09-14): E. coli <10, intestinal enterococci <1 (cfu/100 ml).
Protected area: South Dublin Bay SAC, South Dublin Bay and River Tolka Esturary SPA
Outdoors in County Dublin this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Scattered clouds
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 13°Scattered clouds
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Parks, gardens & islands
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