White Bay (Roches Point)

Co. Cork, Ireland

Water qualityNot monitored

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastNo

DogsTo be confirmed

Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

⚠ Safety first: White Bay is best at low tide and covers as the tide rises. Check the tide times before you visit and take care not to be caught out by the incoming tide.

About White Bay (Roches Point)

White Bay is a wide sandy bay at the foot of Roches Point lighthouse, at the mouth of Cork Harbour, and the lighthouse is very much its visual anchor. There is a car park between Whitegate and Roches Point with a path leading down to the beach, making it an easy family stop on the harbour coast. The bay is at its best at low tide, when the full sweep of sand is exposed; it covers as the tide comes in, so it is very tide-dependent. There is no lifeguard, so keep an eye on children and check the tide times before you go, taking care not to be caught out by the incoming water. With the lighthouse above and the harbour mouth beyond, it is a scenic, relaxed East Cork beach.

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Activity suitability

Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
Lifeguard (summer) — No
Not yet confirmed: Swimming, Surfing

Facilities

Car park — Free
Lifeguard — No
Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland.

Water quality

This is not an EPA-monitored bathing water, so no official water-quality rating is available. Take local conditions and signage into account and swim with care.

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