Nature spot · County Wexford
Rosslare Strand
The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.
Rosslare Strand is a beach 12km south east of Wexford Town and 4km north west of Rosslare Europort. It is a mixture of sand and stone and runs the length of the southern peninsula which protrudes into Wexford Harbour.
Rosslare Strand is located on the southern edge of Wexford Harbour and is comprised of sand and stone running the length of the southern peninsula. The beach is segmented by a series of timber breakwaters which are designed to retain sandy deposits along the beach.
The main beach is accessed by various walkways and its main access point is from the main car park.
Rosslare Strand is lifeguarded during the summer bathing season and further information can be found on the noticeboards located at the beach.
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
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