Bunmahon
About Bunmahon
Bunmahon is a Blue Flag and Green Coast beach on Waterford's dramatic Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark, a sandy strand framed by cliffs, sea stacks and old copper-mining heritage. Lifeguarded in summer, it is a popular surf beach with a surf school, though rip currents mean swimming is safest within the flags. The geology, the cliffs and the Copper Coast scenery make it one of the south-east's most striking beaches. It took both awards for the first time in years 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 52.1386, -7.3706. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Supervised only
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Waterford County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (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 Waterford guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Waterford 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.