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WICKLOW • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Wicklow Harbour bathing area

Wicklow 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 tested10 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 sampleExcellent10 Aug 2026
E. coli98Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci25Latest 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
10 Aug 2026Excellent9825
27 Jul 2026Good34536
13 Jul 2026Excellent24316
29 Jun 2026Excellent10928
15 Jun 2026Excellent5215

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardYes
First aidYes
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingYes
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportYes
Information boardNo
Litter binYes
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaNo

About this bathing water

Located inside Wicklow Harbour, this is a sheltered bathing area with a fine gravely beach with parking adjacent. There is a raft in summer months.

Official information

Managed by Wicklow County Council.