Whiting Bay
About Whiting Bay
Whiting Bay is a long Green Coast beach near Ardmore in west Waterford, a sweeping strand of sand and shingle backed by low cliffs and fields. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but the long beach, the clear water and the quiet setting make it a lovely place for walking, swimming and surfing, with the heritage village of Ardmore close by. A new Green Coast beach for 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 51.9475, -7.7825. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Long walk (3km+)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
Facilities
- Toilets — To be confirmed
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Partial
- Lifeguard — No
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Waterford 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 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.