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14.8°C
CoolCooler than it looks. Cold shock is possible on entry. Take your time getting in.
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Ballymoney North beach is a rural peaceful beach with a relatively gentle slope. The sand type is medium hardness. Deposition offshore into a series of sand-banks offers protection to the beach. The sand dunes extend between 50m and 100m to the rear (west) of the beach. Ballymoney beach is part of a Natural Heritage Area (NHA). Ballymoney beaches are also a popular fishing spot. The bathing area is approximately 300m long and approximately 0.06 km² in area.
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Ballymoney North Beach is a very popular local beach and is located approximately 1.5 km to the east of Ballymoney village. Lifeguard station and public toilets are provided at the beach. Ballymoney village is on the Courtown to Castletown road, the village itself is no more than a post office, but it offers an impressive range of facilities including the lovely beach with public amenities, golf courses, pitch and putt, craft shops and pubs. There are two beaches at Ballymoney, i.e. Ballymoney North Beach and Ballymoney South Beach. The south beach can be a quiet get-away from its northern neighbour but it is not suitable for bathing. It has rocks and sand for sunbathing.
Accessibility
Informal Public car parking is provided at the beach car park and on road parking all the way back to Ballymoney village on the access road. There are no designated disabled parking spaces at the beach. Access from here to the beach is by pathway which can be difficult for wheelchair users. Sand type is medium hardness. There is no designated viewing area. Male and Female Toilets available, no specific accessible toilets. Open long weekends Easter & May. Full time June, July & August. 24 hours 7 days/week. Life guards are on duty on site during summer months.
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Is this beach safe for swimming?
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When is the best time to swim here?
Check the Tides tab for today's high and low times. Many coastal spots are best around high tide when there's enough water depth, or during slack water when currents are weakest.
What should I bring?
A tow float for visibility, warm layers for after, and footwear for rocky entries. In colder months, consider a wetsuit, gloves, and a swim cap.
What should I know before swimming here?
Check tide times before entering. Incoming tides can cut off escape routes. Watch for rip currents, especially near groynes and headlands. Cold water shock is real. Enter slowly and control your breathing. Always swim with others or tell someone your plan. A tow float makes you visible to boats and other water users. Conditions change fast. Always check the latest data, read recent community reports, and swim within your ability.