Arklow South Beach
About Arklow South Beach
Arklow South Beach is a long Green Coast beach on the south Wicklow coast beside the harbour town of Arklow, a sweep of sand and shingle on the Irish Sea. Lifeguarded in summer with safe swimming, it is a popular town beach with picnic areas and easy access, good for swimming, kayaking and long walks. A welcome new award beach for Wicklow on the sunny south-east coast in 2026.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 52.7881, -6.1434. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Long walk (3km+)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — To be confirmed
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Wicklow County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Wicklow guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Wicklow guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.