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County Kerry beaches

Which County Kerry beach is best right now? 46 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 8:12 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. 15.7Goodlater

    Coss Strand

    County Kerry

    Dark there now. Best 10 am later
    Air
    8°C46°F
    Water
    13°C55°F
    Wind
    24 km/h15 mph
    Waves
    0.7 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 1.6
  2. Secret Cove - geograph.org.uk - 401004023.3Poorlater

    Coral Beach

    County Kerry

    Dark there now. Best 9 am later
    Air
    9°C48°F
    Water
    14°C56°F
    Wind
    27 km/h17 mph
    Waves
    2.1 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 1.0
  3. Picture of Rossbeigh Beach, Co Kerry, Ireland32.9Poorlater

    Rossbeigh

    County Kerry

    Dark there now. Best 10 am later
    Air
    9°C48°F
    Water
    13°C55°F
    Wind
    34 km/h21 mph
    Waves
    1.4 m5 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 1.4

County Kerry today

It is dark across County Kerry right now: 0 of 46 scored beaches look good later, water is 12 to 14°C54 to 57°F. Read at 8:12 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Northern County Kerry

7 of 7 beaches scored, 0 good now

1.9PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Littor Strand, 2.5
Water
13°C56°F
Wind
36 km/h22 mph
Waves
2.9 m10 ft
Better right now

Southern County Kerry

39 of 39 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.0PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Coss Strand, 5.7
Water
13°C56°F
Wind
37 km/h23 mph
Waves
2.9 m10 ft

  • Warmest water

    14°C57°F

    Kells Beach

    County Kerry. 0.8°1.4° above the County Kerry average. Score 2.2 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    0.7 m2 ft waves

    Coss Strand

    County Kerry. Wind 24 km/h15 mph.

  • Best for families

    2.2 Poor

    Kells Beach

    County Kerry. Top score of the 1 scored beach tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 9 am (1.9); the weakest is 4 pm (1.0).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All County Kerry beaches

Every County Kerry beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

46 beaches listed · 46 of 46 scored live

  1. Coss Strand

    County Kerry

    5.7Goodlater

    Small waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Secret Cove - geograph.org.uk - 4010040

    Coral Beach

    County Kerry

    3.3Poorlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 14°C56°F water.

    • Water14°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  3. Picture of Rossbeigh Beach, Co Kerry, Ireland

    Rossbeigh

    County Kerry

    2.9Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind34 km/h21 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Hut at Cromane As the life belt is here, presumably this hut now contains other equipment for the beach.

    Cromane Beach

    County Kerry

    2.7Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Inch Beach

    Inch Beach

    County Kerry

    2.7Poorlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. O'Carroll's Cove Beach - geograph.org.uk - 5999106

    Reen Beach

    County Kerry

    2.6Poorlater

    3.0 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.0 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. O'Carroll's Cove Beach - geograph.org.uk - 5999106

    Trá an Ghleanna Bhig / Glanbeg Beach

    County Kerry

    2.6Poorlater

    3.0 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.0 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Beach located near Castlecove (County Kerry, Ireland)

    White Strand

    County Kerry

    2.6Poorlater

    3.0 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.0 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  9. Littor Strand

    County Kerry

    2.5Poorlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air10°C51°F
    • Wind47 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. Banna Strand, County Kerry

    Banna Strand

    County Kerry

    2.2Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Sands leading up to Banna Strand from the sand dunes on the western side of Carrahane Strand

    Carrahane Strand

    County Kerry

    2.2Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  12. Kells Bay, Ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry, Ireland

    Kells Beach

    County Kerry

    2.2Poorlater

    2.9 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air10°C51°F
    • Wind40 km/h25 mph
    • Waves2.9 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
  13. Fenit

    Fenit Beach

    County Kerry

    2.2Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C49°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. Cliff Lined Beach in Ballybunion - geograph.org.uk - 4683412

    Long Strand

    County Kerry

    2.1Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind39 km/h24 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. The shoreline of Dingle Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4940298

    Bunaneer Strand

    County Kerry

    2.0Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, breezy and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  16. A beach and a hill - geograph.org.uk - 6255922

    Emlagh Strand

    County Kerry

    1.9Poorlater

    3.5 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind40 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.5 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Beginish Island, viewed from White Strand Beach Beginish Island highlighted by the sunlight, with Valentia Island in the shadow behind. Seen from White Strand beach, V4379 .

    White Strand Beach

    County Kerry

    1.9Poorlater

    3.5 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind40 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.5 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  18. Ladies Beach, Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland

    Ballybunion Ladies Beach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • Paid parking

  19. Beale Strand

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  20. Waterville Beach & Ballinskelligs Bay, Ring of Kerry (506540)

    Inny Strand

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. Ballybunion Ladies and Gents Strand. Taken from the derelict castle between the beaches.

    Ladies' Beach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • Paid parking
  22. Cliff Lined Beach in Ballybunion - geograph.org.uk - 4683412

    Men's Beach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • Paid parking
  23. Cliff Lined Beach in Ballybunion - geograph.org.uk - 4683412

    Nuns' Beach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. Beach at Waterville - geograph.org.uk - 6995255

    Reenrow Beach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Ballinskelligs Beach, County Kerry - geograph.org.uk - 5647337

    Trá Bhaile an Sceilge

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  26. Beach at Waterville - geograph.org.uk - 6995255

    Trá na h Úine

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  27. Ballinskelligs Beach, County Kerry - geograph.org.uk - 5647337

    Trá na Reanna

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  28. Trá Phraisce

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. Tranasassenach The end of the road, with a helpful lifebuoy for those drivers who end up on Tranasassenach Strand.

    Tranasassenach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  30. Castlegregory Beach

    County Kerry

    1.8Poorlater

    1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air10°C51°F
    • Wind51 km/h32 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Derrynane Beach

    Derrynane Bay Beach / Trá Bhá Doire Fhionáin

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind40 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  32. Timelapse

    Derrynane Beach / Trá Doire Fhíonáin

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind40 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  33. Brackaharagh-Beach-Kerry

    Trá An Ráth / Rath Beach

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind40 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. Ogham Stone near Traigh an Fhiona

    Trá an Fhíona

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.7 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind41 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.7 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. Cuan Bay Beach 3

    Trá Ciarán Beach

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.7 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind41 km/h25 mph
    • Waves3.7 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Coumeenoole Beach - geograph.org.uk - 5738981

    Traigh an Choma

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.7 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind47 km/h29 mph
    • Waves3.7 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Free parking
  37. Waves on Winestrand - geograph.org.uk - 2757808

    Tráigh Bhéal Bán

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.7 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind47 km/h29 mph
    • Waves3.7 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Free parking
  38. Clogher Beach - geograph.org.uk - 2011024

    Tráigh Chloichir

    County Kerry

    1.5Poorlater

    3.7 m12 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind47 km/h29 mph
    • Waves3.7 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. Cappagh beach and bay - geograph.org.uk - 5876672

    An Cheapaigh

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    2.3 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air10°C51°F
    • Wind38 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  40. Fermoyle Strand - geograph.org.uk - 5876682

    Drom Beach

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    2.3 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air10°C51°F
    • Wind38 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  41. Trá Bá Fhionáin

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    4.5 m15 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.5 m15 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  42. Beach at St Finan's Bay, The Glen - geograph.org.uk - 5648211

    Tráigh Leagaigh

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    4.5 m15 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.5 m15 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  43. Beach at St Finan's Bay, The Glen - geograph.org.uk - 5648211

    Tráigh na Cille

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    4.5 m15 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.5 m15 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  44. Iveragh Peninsula SPA

    Tráigh na Splince

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    4.5 m15 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.5 m15 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. Beach at St Finan's Bay, The Glen - geograph.org.uk - 5648211

    Tráigh Uí Fháilbhe

    County Kerry

    1.4Poorlater

    4.5 m15 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves4.5 m15 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. The coast of Tralee Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4940973

    Sandy Bay Beach

    County Kerry

    1.3Poorlater

    3.9 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves3.9 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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County Kerry beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in County Kerry right now?

Coss Strand has the top Beach Score later: 5.7 Good, with 24 km/h (15 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in County Kerry today?

Sea water is 12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F) across the 46 scored beaches. The warmest is Kells Beach, at 14°C (57°F).

Where is the sea calmest in County Kerry right now?

Coss Strand has the smallest waves, at 0.7 m (2 ft) with 24 km/h (15 mph) of wind.

Which County Kerry beaches have lifeguards?

1 of 46 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Kells Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in County Kerry today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 9 am, at 1.9 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in County Kerry?

All 46 beaches in our data for County Kerry are scored live on this page.

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