Murder Hole Beach (Boyeeghter Strand)
Safety warning
- Strong rip currents
- The bay is consistently described as one of the most dangerous places to swim in the area because of its rip currents. — Widely reported; no official body statement found
- Remote, with tidal access
- Reached on foot across the Melmore Head peninsula. Check the tide before setting out — the strand can be cut off. — Widely reported
- Not a designated bathing water
- Not monitored under the Bathing Water Directive, so there is no classification, no sampling, no pollution alerting and no lifeguard service. — EPA bathing water register
Caution
Swimming is widely reported as not advised at Boyeeghter Strand, because of strong rip currents and difficult, remote coastal terrain with no rescue cover. We have found no statement from an official body, so this is not an official prohibition. It is not a designated bathing water and is not monitored.
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Sea conditions
Water temperature
13.6°C
Chilly — most swimmers want a wetsuit
Wave height
1.1 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
Boyeeghter Strand, known as Murder Hole Beach, is a small isolated strand on the Melmore Head peninsula on the Rosguill coast of north Donegal. A car park and trail opened in 2022 made the walk in considerably easier.
Common questions
- Can you swim at Murder Hole Beach (Boyeeghter Strand) right now?
- Murder Hole Beach (Boyeeghter Strand) is currently marked "Caution". Swimming is widely reported as not advised at Boyeeghter Strand, because of strong rip currents and difficult, remote coastal terrain with no rescue cover. We have found no statement from an official body, so this is not an official prohibition. It is not a designated bathing water and is not monitored. Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
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Nearby swimming spots
See all swimming spots near Milford — about 18 km away.