Photo of Arklow South Beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Arklow South Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Arklow South Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Arklow South Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.7

Good

Arklow South Beach

Arklow, Ireland

#55 out of 56 in Leinster

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Arklow • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Park Red Kite Walk

8.9km

Store Avoca Handweavers

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Arklow south beach

50m

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About

Arklow South Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 55th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 62.7 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Arklow settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Arklow South Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Clogga Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Arklow South Beach is located in Leinster within Arklow, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Arklow • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Park Red Kite Walk

8.9km

Store Avoca Handweavers

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Arklow south beach

50m

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Hanging Rock Beach Hanging Rock Beach

7.2 Good

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Porter's Rock Beach Porter's Rock Beach

5.8 Pleasant

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Clogga Beach Clogga Beach

7.7 Very good

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Kilpatrick Beach Kilpatrick Beach

7.1 Good

7.5km

Sallymount Bay Beach Sallymount Bay Beach

6.8 Good

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Kilgorman Bay Beach Kilgorman Bay Beach

7.4 Good

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Ballymoney Beach Ballymoney Beach

7.7 Very good

13.4km

Brittas Bay Beach Brittas Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Arklow • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 62.7km

Transport

Airport

WEX • 49.2km

Bus Station

Arklow • 1.3km

Train Station

Arklow • 1.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Arklow South Beach?

Arklow South Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Arklow South Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Arklow South Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Arklow South Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Arklow South Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Arklow South Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Arklow South Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Arklow South Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Arklow South Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Arklow South Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Arklow South Beach.

How far is the Arklow South Beach from parking?

The Arklow South Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Arklow South Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Arklow South Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Arklow South Beach (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Arklow South Beach (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.