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County Waterford beaches

Which County Waterford beach is best right now? 30 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 5:28 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. Beach and cliffs at Ballymacaw Cove View across the cove below the high tide line.16.0Goodlater

    Ballymacaw Cove

    County Waterford

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    7°C44°F
    Water
    14°C57°F
    Wind
    39 km/h24 mph
    Waves
    2.7 m9 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 0.9
  2. Portally Cove Thatch, thatched by Matty Kelly.26.0Goodlater

    Portally Cove

    County Waterford

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    7°C44°F
    Water
    14°C57°F
    Wind
    39 km/h24 mph
    Waves
    2.7 m9 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 0.9
  3. Rathmoylan Cove with plank footbridge There are beach houses both sides of the stream so the plank bridge provides convenient but not very substantial access.36.0Goodlater

    Rathmoylan Cove

    County Waterford

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    7°C44°F
    Water
    14°C57°F
    Wind
    39 km/h24 mph
    Waves
    2.7 m9 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 0.9

County Waterford today

It is dark across County Waterford right now: 0 of 30 scored beaches look good later, water is 13 to 14°C56 to 57°F. Read at 5:28 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western County Waterford

6 of 6 beaches scored, 0 good now

5.0FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Ballyquinn Beach, 5.9
Water
14°C56°F
Wind
44 km/h27 mph
Waves
2.4 m8 ft
Better right now

Eastern County Waterford

24 of 24 beaches scored, 0 good now

5.4FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Ballymacaw Cove, 6.0
Water
14°C57°F
Wind
39 km/h24 mph
Waves
2.5 m8 ft

  • Warmest water

    14°C57°F

    Ballymacaw Cove

    County Waterford. Score 6.0 Good.

  • Calmest sea

    2.0 m6 ft waves

    Dromina Strand

    County Waterford. Wind 38 km/h24 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 6 pm (5.3); the weakest is 9 am (2.9).

No stretch reaches a good score.

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

All County Waterford beaches

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

30 beaches listed · 30 of 30 scored live

  1. Beach and cliffs at Ballymacaw Cove View across the cove below the high tide line.

    Ballymacaw Cove

    County Waterford

    6.0Goodlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind39 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Portally Cove Thatch, thatched by Matty Kelly.

    Portally Cove

    County Waterford

    6.0Goodlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind39 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. Rathmoylan Cove with plank footbridge There are beach houses both sides of the stream so the plank bridge provides convenient but not very substantial access.

    Rathmoylan Cove

    County Waterford

    6.0Goodlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind39 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Annestown seen from the strand

    Annestown Beach

    County Waterford

    5.9Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Annestown Beach Kiln - HDR

    Benvoy Beach

    County Waterford

    5.9Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Rocks off Kilfarrasy Beach, near Tramore, Co. Waterford - geograph.org.uk - 4441820

    Garrarus Strand

    County Waterford

    5.9Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Kilfarrasy Beach, near Tramore, Co. Waterford

    Kilfarrasy Beach

    County Waterford

    5.9Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Ardmore Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4949867

    Ballyquinn Beach

    County Waterford

    5.9Goodlater

    2.3 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C56°F water.

    • Water14°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind44 km/h27 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Dunabrattin (Boatstrand) Harbour - Co Waterford

    Boat Strand

    County Waterford

    5.8Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. The beach at Bunmahon

    Bunmahon Strand

    County Waterford

    5.8Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  11. The rugged cliffs and secluded coves of the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark in County Waterford showcase Ireland's rich geological heritage and breathtaking coastal beauty.

    Kilmurrin Cove

    County Waterford

    5.8Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  12. The rugged cliffs and secluded coves of the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark in County Waterford showcase Ireland's rich geological heritage and breathtaking coastal beauty.

    Stage Cove

    County Waterford

    5.8Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  13. Tra na mBo

    County Waterford

    5.8Goodlater

    2.4 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind37 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. Ballydowane Bay, Co Waterford

    Ballydowane Cove

    County Waterford

    5.7Goodlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Boats moored in the river at Stradbally Cove

    Stradbally Cove

    County Waterford

    5.7Goodlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Tramore Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 3361346

    Newtown Cove

    County Waterford

    5.5Goodlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind48 km/h30 mph
    • Waves2.6 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Timelapse

    Tramore Strand

    County Waterford

    5.5Goodlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind48 km/h30 mph
    • Waves2.6 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. Woodstown Beach, Co. Waterford

    Dromina Strand

    County Waterford

    5.0Fairlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind38 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  19. Woodstown Beach, Co. Waterford

    Raheen Strand

    County Waterford

    5.0Fairlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind38 km/h24 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  20. The beach at Ardmore Bay

    Ardmore Beach

    County Waterford

    4.9Fairlater

    2.3 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C56°F water.

    • Water14°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind43 km/h27 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  21. Beach at Ardmore, Co Waterford - geograph.org.uk - 5615086

    Curragh/Pebble Beach

    County Waterford

    4.9Fairlater

    2.3 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C56°F water.

    • Water14°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind43 km/h27 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  22. View over Goat Island towards Ardoginna Head, Co Waterford

    Goat Island beach

    County Waterford

    4.9Fairlater

    2.3 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C56°F water.

    • Water14°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind43 km/h27 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  23. Whiting Bay

    Whiting Bay

    County Waterford

    4.9Fairlater

    2.3 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C56°F water.

    • Water14°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind43 km/h27 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. Clonea Strand, Co. Waterford

    Clonea Strand

    County Waterford

    4.7Fairlater

    2.7 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind36 km/h23 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Caliso Bay & Blackball Head Taken 21st May 2007 looking across Youghal Bay

    Caliso Bay

    County Waterford

    4.5Fairlater

    2.7 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.

    • Water13°C56°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind48 km/h30 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  26. Councillors Strand

    County Waterford

    4.4Fairlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  27. Fornaght Strand

    County Waterford

    4.4Fairlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  28. Ladies Cove

    County Waterford

    4.4Fairlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking

  29. Lawlor's Strand

    County Waterford

    4.4Fairlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  30. Woodstown Beach - geograph.org.uk - 3167811

    Woodstown Strand

    County Waterford

    4.4Fairlater

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

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind46 km/h29 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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County Waterford beach questions

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

What is the best beach in County Waterford right now?

Ballymacaw Cove has the top Beach Score later: 6.0 Good, with 39 km/h (24 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in County Waterford today?

Sea water is 13 to 14°C (56 to 57°F) across the 30 scored beaches. The warmest is Ballymacaw Cove, at 14°C (57°F).

Where is the sea calmest in County Waterford right now?

Dromina Strand has the smallest waves, at 2.0 m (6 ft) with 38 km/h (24 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which County Waterford beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

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

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 5.3 Fair. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in County Waterford?

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

All 30 beaches in our data for County Waterford are scored live on this page.

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