Goat Island Beach
About Goat Island Beach
Goat Island is a secluded Green Coast beach near Ardmore in West Waterford, a hidden sandy cove reached by a path down through farmland, often empty even in August. There is no car park or lifeguard, so come prepared and swim with care, but the sheltered setting, the crystal-clear water and the sense of a hidden gem make it a rewarding spot for those who seek it out on the Waterford coast.
Nearby beaches
Goat Island pairs well with the quiet Ardmore strands of Curragh, Whiting Bay and Ballyquin close by.
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 51.9425, -7.7942. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
- Not yet confirmed: Swimming
Facilities
- Toilets — No
- Car park — No car park
- Disabled access — No
- Lifeguard — No
- Not yet confirmed: Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Waterford County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.
Water quality
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