Dugort Beach, Achill Island

About this spot

This beach is located approx. 3 Km east of Doogort village in Achill Island. The Designated Bathing Area of Silver Strand is small, 150m long, set at the western end of a north facing medium sized beach approximately 500m long bordered at it's western end by a road leading to Seal Caves further around the headland and a low headland to the east. There is a large grassy area between the beach and the public road and the sand dunes form a visible barrier between this and the beach itself. The bathing area is approximately 2.25km wide. The bathing water is approximately 0.78km2 in area.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

Yes

Parking

Yes

Toilets

Yes

Accessible entry

YesRamp leading to beach

Dogs

YesDogs only allowed before 12pm and after 6.30pm during the bathing season (1st June to 15th September) otherwise allowed at all times onto beach.

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Dugort Beach, Achill Island is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Dugort Beach, Achill Island 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.

Common questions

Can you swim at Dugort Beach, Achill Island right now?

Dugort Beach, Achill Island 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 Dugort Beach, Achill Island?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Dugort Beach, Achill Island 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 Dugort Beach, Achill Island?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Dugort Beach, Achill Island?

Yes — Dugort Beach, Achill Island has lifeguard cover. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Dugort Beach, Achill Island?

Dugort Beach, Achill Island has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).