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KERRY • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Béal Bán

Kerry County Council

Not classified
SWIMMING STATUS TODAY

No active EPA restriction shown

EPA alert data last synced 19 Oct 2026, 13:50.

NO ACTIVE ALERT SHOWN
Can I swim here?No active EPA restriction shownCurrent EPA alert/restriction status
Current restrictionNone shown in current EPA alertsThis is not a guarantee of swimming conditions. Always check local signs, lifeguard instructions and the latest official advice at the beach.
Latest sampleExcellentIndividual sample result only
Last tested7 Sep 2026Latest sample stored from EPA

Current restrictions and beach signage take priority over annual classifications and individual sample results. Conditions can change between samples.

Annual EPA classificationNot classifiedLonger-term annual classification
Latest available sampleExcellent7 Sep 2026
E. coli<10Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci<1Latest sample result
Next monitoring—EPA schedule where available
Short-term pollution risk—EPA location profile field

Annual water quality history

Recent water samples

DateSample statusE. coliIntestinal enterococci
7 Sep 2026Excellent<10<1
17 Aug 2026Excellent<10<1
10 Aug 2026Excellent<10<1
20 Jul 2026Excellent<10<1
22 Jun 2026Excellent<101
15 Jun 2026Excellent<10<1
8 Jun 2026Excellent<102
25 May 2026Excellent10<1

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastYes
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingNo
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardNo
Litter binNo
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaNo

About this bathing water

Béal Bán is located near Smerwick Harbour in the village of Ballyferriter in Co Kerry. The beach is sheltered from the wind, and is known for its horse and pony races.

Official information

Managed by Kerry County Council.