Beach · County Wicklow
South of Bray Harbour
Lifeguards in seasonParkingDogs on a lead
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 24 August 2026, was excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
Located just south of Bray Harbour and accessed from the car park at the north end of Bray Seafront. It has a mixture of gravelly and sandy areas and can be the most sheltered area on Bray Seafront.
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | — | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | — | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | No | |
| Parking | Yes | |
| Wheelchair access | No | |
| Beach wheelchair | No | |
| Public transport | Yes | 200m from Bray Dart Station and bus stop |
| First aid | Yes | First Aid at Lifeguard Station |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | |
| Information board | Yes | |
| Activity zones | No | |
| Litter bins | Yes | |
| Recycling | Yes |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs on a lead
Latest sample (2026-08-24): E. coli 10, intestinal enterococci <1 (cfu/100 ml).
Outdoors in County Wicklow this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 2.1 km awayFestina Lente GardensGardenFestina Lente Gardens are a hidden gem. Hidden in Old Connaught Avenue behind the walls lays a historic Victorian Walled Garden.The gardens are perfectly mantained, have a stunning water feature and plenty of space to picnic and for adults and children to enjoy.
Nature spot · 4.7 km awayAvoca KilmacanogeGardenAvoca Kilmacanoge is a beautiful place to visit while exploring Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. Here, you will find a wonderful retail store and food market, a garden centre and nursery, the self-service Sugar Tree Café, and the stunning table service restaurant, the Fern House.