Photo of Ballyknockan Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Ballyknockan Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ballyknockan Bay Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Ballyknockan Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.6

Good

Ballyknockan Bay Beach

Ballygerry, Ireland

#55 out of 56 in Leinster

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Rosslare Harbour • 0.6 km

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About

Ballyknockan Bay Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 55th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 122.6 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Rosslare Harbour settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Ballyknockan Bay 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 Rosslare Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

Ballyknockan Bay Beach is located in Leinster within Rosslare Harbour, 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

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Rosslare Harbour • 0.6 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Oldmill Bay Beach Oldmill Bay Beach

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Rosslare Beach Rosslare Beach

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Curracloe beach Curracloe beach

7.8 Very good

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Curracloe Beach Curracloe Beach

7.3 Good

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Bastardstown Beach Bastardstown Beach

6.9 Good

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Ballinesker Beach Ballinesker Beach

7.7 Very good

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Tinnaberna Beach Tinnaberna Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Rosslare Harbour • 690m

Main locality of province

Dublin • 122.6km

Transport

Airport

WEX • 19.7km

Bus Station

Rosslare Strand • 4.3km

Train Station

Rosslare Europort • 560m

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Ballyknockan Bay Beach?

The coastline of Ballyknockan Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ballyknockan Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ballyknockan Bay 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 Ballyknockan Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Ballyknockan Bay 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Ballyknockan Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Ballyknockan Bay 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ballyknockan Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Ballyknockan Bay 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.

What are the key audiences of Ballyknockan Bay Beach?

Ballyknockan Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ballyknockan Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ballyknockan Bay Beach.

How far is the Ballyknockan Bay Beach from parking?

The Ballyknockan Bay 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 Ballyknockan Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ballyknockan Bay 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?

Ballyknockan Bay 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.Ballyknockan Bay 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.