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WEXFORD • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Booley Bay

Wexford 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. coli10Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci3Latest 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 2026Excellent103
10 Aug 2026Excellent103
4 Aug 2026Excellent101
27 Jul 2026Excellent101
20 Jul 2026Excellent101
13 Jul 2026Excellent101
6 Jul 2026Excellent101
29 Jun 2026Excellent101
22 Jun 2026Excellent101
15 Jun 2026Excellent103
8 Jun 2026Excellent101
2 Jun 2026Excellent901

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastYes
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingNo
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardNo
Litter binNo
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaNo

About this bathing water

Booley Bay beach is a secluded beach with golden sand located off the Duncannon to Hook Head road. Car parking is on side of the small access laneway.

Official information

Managed by Wexford County Council.