Beach · County Kerry
Waterville Town Beach
Wheelchair accessDogs 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 7 September 2026, was excellent. Live status on beaches.ie, which the EPA updates hourly in season.
Waterville beach is located very close to the town and forms the eastern boundary on Ballinskelligs Bay. The beach front has been modified to create access points onto the rocky shoreline, a coastal path and other local amenities
The record, year by year
| Year | EPA classification | Samples | Excellent | Good | Sufficient | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | — | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Facilities
| Lifeguards | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | No | |
| Parking | No | |
| Wheelchair access | Yes | |
| Beach wheelchair | No | |
| Public transport | No | |
| First aid | No | |
| Lifebuoy | Yes | |
| Information board | No | |
| Activity zones | No | |
| Litter bins | No | |
| Recycling | No |
Dogs and cars
- Dogs on a lead
- No cars on the beach
Latest sample (2026-09-07): E. coli 75, intestinal enterococci 7 (cfu/100 ml).
Outdoors in County Kerry this week
Best day outdoors: Fri, 9 Oct — a little daytime rain, windy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 11°Grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rain
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 · 7.1 km awayCé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)IslandBallinskelligsAdmire the sky blue waters of the Atlantic ocean from Ballinskelligs Pier (Cé Bhaile and Sceilg) on the edge of County Kerry.
Nature spot · 7.1 km awayCé Bhun an Bhaile (Bunavalla Pier)IslandTake a stroll down to Bunavalla Pier in County Kerry and enjoy sights of the docked fishing boats and the stunning coastline.