Curracloe

About this spot

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.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

No

Parking

YesParking available onsite

Toilets

YesMale, female and toilets with disabled access available onsite

Accessible entry

YesBeach wheelchair available on site

Dogs

No1st June and 15th September: no dogs in blue flag area between lifeguard markers from 11:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. Dogs on a lead are permitted through the blue flag area to access other beach areas.

Public transport

No

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

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.

Common questions

Can you swim at Curracloe right now?

Curracloe 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 Curracloe?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Curracloe 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 Curracloe?

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

Is there a lifeguard at Curracloe?

No lifeguard cover is listed for Curracloe. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

What facilities are there at Curracloe?

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