South Beach

Saltwater
Beach

South Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.2
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

South Beach in Greystones, County Wicklow is one of Ireland's most renowned shore fishing venues, a shingle and sandy stretch that has hosted European and World Shore Fishing Championships. Known locally as "The Hungry Acre" for its occasional lean periods, this beach can transform into a prolific mark under the right conditions, offering a chance at specimen fish. It is a classic Irish Sea beach that demands an understanding of wind, tide, and sea state to fish successfully.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Angler

Lophius piscatorius

Coalfish

Pollachius virens

Common Sole

Solea solea

European Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Grey Gurnard

Eutrigla gurnardus

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Spotted Ray

Raja montagui

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on 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.

Arklow Harbour

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on 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.

Take South Beach with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around South Beach to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for South Beach to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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