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14.9°C
CoolCooler than it looks. Cold shock is possible on entry. Take your time getting in.
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Traught beach is a long, sandy, gently sloping beach consisting of a lower sand/mud shore with shingle on the upper shore. There is a wide variety of animals, plants, shellfish and birds supported at Traught beach. Seals and otters are sometimes spotted along the coastline. Traught Beach is located within the conservation areas of Galway Bay and Inner Galway Bay which is a protected area for birds. Activities include swimming, bathing, windsurfing and angling.
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Traught Beach Bathing Area is located outside Kinvara Town on the shores of Galway Bay in the Kinvara Water Management Unit of the Western River Basin District. The beach is approximately 450 metres long with a bathing area of approximately 900m2
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The sandy shore has a gentle slope and often carries large amounts of seaweeds on its strandline, especially after heavy weather. Traught Beach has a mesotidal range (2-4m) with medium and maximum depths of the bathing area varying in relation to the tide height and position. Traught beach is long sandy beach on the edge of the Burren and the karstic limestone fringes the surrounding shore and extends into the sublittoral. The beach area itself is composed of a lower sand/mud shore with shingle on the upper shore. At the northern and southern ends of the beach a rocky shore, composed of limestone bedrock exists. It is an exposed beach and the sea can be quite rough at times.
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Is this beach safe for swimming?
Check the Conditions tab for current wave height, swell and wind. Review the Quality tab for the latest Environment Agency classification. Always read recent community reports for local knowledge.
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.
