Curracloe is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Curracloe has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Curracloe is a rural peaceful fine-sand beach with a relatively gentle slope. The sand type is soft and windblown and often covers the wooden walkways. The sand dunes extend between 100m and 300m to the rear (west) of the beach. Curracloe beach is within The Raven Special Protection Area which is an important bird site and part of the Wexford Slobs and Harbour complex. Curracloe beach is a popular fishing spot and is also used by a limited number of surfers, windsurfers and canoeists. The bathing area is approximately 1.0 km long and 0.2km² in area.