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Curracloe Beach — Ireland
Cold-water coast

Curracloe Beach

County Wexford · 🇮🇪 Ireland

Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope

An eleven-kilometre sweep of pale dune-backed sand in Wexford, famous as the D-Day beach of Saving Private Ryan.

The sea at Curracloe Beach (County Wexford, Ireland) is typically around 15°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Sep. It holds Blue Flag status for bathing-water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~15°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, gentle Irish Sea blue
Sand
Vast pale golden sand
Swimming
Shallow and gentle; lifeguarded in summer
Surf
Small swell
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
An eleven-kilometre dune strand that stood in for Normandy in Saving Private Ryan
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Curracloe Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Curracloe Beach?

Curracloe Beach is at County Wexford, on the coast of Ireland.

What is the sea temperature at Curracloe Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Curracloe Beach reaches about 15°C. Cool, gentle Irish Sea blue.

When is the best time to visit Curracloe Beach?

The best time to visit Curracloe Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Curracloe Beach have?

Curracloe Beach has vast pale golden sand.

Is Curracloe Beach good for swimming?

Shallow and gentle; lifeguarded in summer.

Can you surf at Curracloe Beach?

Small swell.

Does Curracloe Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Curracloe Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: MikeWest Wexford (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source