Boatstrand
About Boatstrand
Boatstrand is a small, very safe beach beside the working pier at Boatstrand harbour on the Copper Coast road, with sheltered slipway swimming and pier fun for children. There is parking at the harbour and an elevated viewpoint above it looking out along the coast. It is best at high tide, and the Tankardstown mine ruins are only minutes to the west. A gentle, family-friendly harbour beach rather than a big open strand.
Nearby beaches
Boatstrand is one of the Copper Coast coves; Annestown is close by along the same coast road.
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📍 Find Boatstrand Harbour Car Park, Copper Coast, Co. Waterford on Google Maps
Named from official sources but not yet pin-verified — always confirm on arrival.
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Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
Facilities
- Lifeguard — No
- Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Car park, Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Waterford County Council and Fáilte Ireland.
Water quality
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