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CORK • NON-IDENTIFIED BEACH
WhiteBay Beach Whitegate Midleton
Cork County Council
SWIMMING STATUS TODAY
NO ACTIVE ALERT SHOWN
No active EPA restriction shown
EPA alert data last synced 19 Oct 2026, 13:36.
Current restrictions and beach signage take priority over annual classifications and individual sample results. Conditions can change between samples.
Annual water quality history
Recent water samples
| Date | Sample status | E. coli | Intestinal enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2026 | Excellent | 41 | 6 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Excellent | 10 | <1 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Excellent | <10 | 2 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Excellent | 10 | <1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Excellent | <10 | 1 |
| 26 May 2026 | Excellent | 10 | 3 |
Facilities & access
Blue FlagNo
Green CoastNo
LifeguardNo
First aidNo
LifebuoyYes
ToiletsNo
ParkingYes
AccessibleNo
Beach wheelchairNo
Public transportNo
Information boardYes
Litter binNo
RecyclingNo
Natural sensitive areaNo
About this bathing water
White Bay beach Cuán bán in County Cork is a secluded surf strand on the East side of Cork Harbour Inlet, near Roches Point. It is located approximately 17Km from the town of Midleton. The beach faces in a South Westerly direction and extends about 150 Meters in length. The beach has a sloping gradient, with soft sandy surface and is surrounded by rocks and headlands on either side. Seaweed and stones are also visible at the high water mark.
Official information
Managed by Cork County Council.