Youghal Front Strand Beach

About this spot

Youghal Front Strand is a gently sloping sandy beach with a concrete promenade area to the rear for most of the length of the beach. Around 100m to the south west, there is a small area of the proposed NHA, Ballyvergan Marsh NHA, (Site Code 000078). Activities include surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and angling.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

YesWheelchair Ramp

Dogs

NoDogs are not allowed on this beach between 10.30 a.m. & 7.00 p.m. during the bathing season which runs from 1st June to 15th September.

Public transport

YesPublic bus

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Youghal Front Strand beach is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Youghal Front Strand beach 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.

Common questions

Can you swim at Youghal Front Strand Beach right now?

Youghal Front Strand Beach is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.

What is the water quality like at Youghal Front Strand Beach?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Youghal Front Strand Beach as Excellent in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Is there a swimming ban or warning at Youghal Front Strand Beach?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Youghal Front Strand Beach. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Youghal Front Strand Beach?

Yes — Youghal Front Strand Beach has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Youghal Front Strand Beach?

Youghal Front Strand Beach has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).