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MAYO • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

Cross Beach Louisburgh

Mayo 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 tested2 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 sampleExcellent2 Sep 2026
E. coli<10Latest sample result
Intestinal enterococci3Latest 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
2 Sep 2026Excellent<103
10 Aug 2026Excellent20<1
20 Jul 2026Excellent<10<1
22 Jun 2026Excellent10<1
8 Jun 2026Excellent10<1
25 May 2026Excellent<10<1

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastYes
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsYes
ParkingYes
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardNo
Litter binYes
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaYes

About this bathing water

Cross Beach is a large sandy beach located 7km south west of Louisburgh. It is a gently sloping beach, the upper section comprising of stone/cobble, and strecthes for approximately 900m from Cross Point to the south to where Carrowniskey River enters the sea to the north. Cross Beach forms part of Lough Cahasy, Lough Baun and Roonah Lough Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA). The site is of ecological significance primarily for its lagoon habitat and receives priority status under Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive. Activities include surfing, windsurfing, swimming, fishing and walking.

Official information

Managed by Mayo County Council.