The Dock Beach Kinsale
Not monitored
This spot isn't an officially designated bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.
Checked against the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) · data last changed 2 months ago.
Sea conditions
Water temperature
14.4°C
Chilly — most swimmers want a wetsuit
Wave height
1.3 m
Significant wave height offshore; inshore conditions vary.
Tide
Going out
- Low water around UTC
- High water around UTC
Modelled values, not measurements — coastal water often differs from the open-sea model, and tide times are approximate to within about half an hour. Use official tide tables for anything that depends on precise timing.
About this spot
A charming ,sandy, sheltered beach on the outskirts of Kinsale town. A hidden gem of white sand and a very popular beach for swimming and watersports such as kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- No
- Toilets
- No
- Accessible entry
- No
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- Yes
Official water quality
This spot has no official annual classification.
Common questions
- Can you swim at The Dock Beach Kinsale right now?
- The Dock Beach Kinsale is currently marked "Not monitored". This spot isn't an officially designated bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
- Is there a lifeguard at The Dock Beach Kinsale?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for The Dock Beach Kinsale. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
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See all swimming spots near Bandon — about 16 km away.