Greystones South Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Greystones South Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.1
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

Greystones South Beach is a premier shore fishing venue on the Wicklow coast, renowned as a competition-grade venue that has hosted European and World Shore Fishing Championships. This accessible town beach features a mix of steep shingle and sand, bordered by a railway line to the rear. The beach extends for approximately one kilometre, with rock outcrops at the southern end and a council-installed boulder reinforcement at the Ballygannon section. It is a Blue Flag beach with lifeguard services during the bathing season, public toilets, parking, and a designated accessible path for wheelchair users and pushchairs. The beach is directly south of Greystones town, just a short walk from the main street and Greystones DART station.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Greystones South Beach and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Blonde Ray

Raja brachyura

Bull Huss

Scyliorhinus stellaris

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus canicula

Spotted Ray

Raja montagui

Thornback Ray

Raja clavata

Tub Gurnard

Chelidonichthys lucerna

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Greystones South Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Greystones South Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Co. Wicklow licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Co. Wicklow.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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