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DUBLIN • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Coliemore Harbour

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Not classified
SWIMMING STATUS TODAY

No active EPA restriction shown

EPA alert data last synced 24 Aug 2026, 03:20.

NO ACTIVE ALERT SHOWN
Can I swim here?No active EPA restriction shownCurrent EPA alert/restriction status
Current restrictionNone shown in current EPA alertsThis is not a guarantee of swimming conditions. Always check local signs, lifeguard instructions and the latest official advice at the beach.
Latest sampleExcellentIndividual sample result only
Last tested17 Aug 2026Latest sample stored from EPA

Current restrictions and beach signage take priority over annual classifications and individual sample results. Conditions can change between samples.

Annual EPA classificationNot classifiedLonger-term annual classification
Latest available sampleExcellent17 Aug 2026
E. coli52Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci21Latest sample result
Next monitoring—EPA schedule where available
Short-term pollution risk—EPA location profile field

Annual water quality history

Recent water samples

DateSample statusE. coliIntestinal enterococci
17 Aug 2026Excellent5221
10 Aug 2026Excellent854
4 Aug 2026Sufficient88416
27 Jul 2026Excellent<1011
20 Jul 2026Excellent6313
13 Jul 2026Excellent21339
6 Jul 2026Excellent1015
29 Jun 2026Excellent<109
23 Jun 2026Excellent4136
15 Jun 2026Excellent14641
9 Jun 2026Excellent1044
2 Jun 2026Excellent11026

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingNo
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardYes
Litter binYes
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaYes

About this bathing water

Coliemore Harbour is located close to Dalkey village in Co. Dublin and is a picturesque harbour used for fishing and leisure boating.

Official information

Managed by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.