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Inch Beach — Ireland
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Inch Beach

Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry · 🇮🇪 Ireland

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A five-kilometre finger of surf-swept sand pointing into Dingle Bay beneath the Kerry mountains.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 16°C at Inch Beach (Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland) in high summer; the season runs May to September.

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Sea temperature
~16°C in the warm season
Water
Clear Atlantic, greenish and cold
Sand
A five-kilometre sand spit reaching out into Dingle Bay
Swimming
Popular but with rips; lifeguarded in summer
Surf
Reliable beach break, a favourite Kerry learner and longboard spot
Best time to visit
May to September
Setting
A long dune-backed spit between the Slieve Mish Mountains and the sea
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Inch Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Inch Beach?

Inch Beach is at Dingle Peninsula, on the coast of Ireland.

What is the sea temperature at Inch Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Inch Beach reaches about 16°C. Clear Atlantic, greenish and cold.

When is the best time to visit Inch Beach?

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

What kind of sand does Inch Beach have?

Inch Beach has a five-kilometre sand spit reaching out into Dingle Bay.

Is Inch Beach good for swimming?

Popular but with rips; lifeguarded in summer.

Can you surf at Inch Beach?

Reliable beach break, a favourite Kerry learner and longboard spot.

Photo: Geyo John (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source