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WICKLOW • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH

The Cove Arklow

Wicklow 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 tested24 Aug 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 sampleExcellent24 Aug 2026
E. coli10Latest 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
24 Aug 2026Excellent10<1
10 Aug 2026Excellent10<1
27 Jul 2026Excellent<102
13 Jul 2026Excellent105
6 Jul 2026Excellent<10<1
29 Jun 2026Excellent<101
15 Jun 2026Excellent<101

Facilities & access

Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyNo
ToiletsNo
ParkingYes
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardNo
Litter binNo
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaNo

About this bathing water

Small sandy beach gradually sloping away from coastal protection rock armour and sheltered by a break water to the north located near Arklow Rock. The beach is submerged at high tide. Access is gained at own risk via uneven steeply sloped track at the breakwater end of the beach by surefooted people only.

Official information

Managed by Wicklow County Council.