Courtown, Co. Wexford — Swimming, Tides, Access & Sea Temperature Guide | Wild Beauty
Courtown
Courtown — blue flag holiday beach in Co. Wexford.
About Courtown
Courtown is a cheerful holiday village just 6 km from Gorey in north Wexford, its fine-sand beach backed by dunes and woodland and softened by a pretty little harbour.
Long a summer favourite, it has extensive coastal-protection works along its shore and all the trappings of a family seaside break.
Swimming & safety
Courtown is a Blue Flag beach for 2026 — certified water quality, good facilities and lifeguard cover through the bathing season. Lifeguards patrol through the summer (Wexford County Council): weekends in June, then daily in July and August. Swim within the flagged area when they're on duty, and mind the tide, currents and any offshore wind.
Tides & conditions
The beach changes through the day with the tide, and swimming can shift from easy to lively as the wind and swell get up. Check the live tide, wind and sea-temperature page for Courtown before you travel — you can scrub forward to any date to plan a swim.
Getting there & facilities
There's parking near the beach and harbour, and Courtown has the shops, cafés and amusements of a busy resort village. The woodland walks behind the dunes are a pleasant escape from the sand.
Nearby
From Courtown, Courtown Harbour, the woodland walks and Gorey town are close by.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to swim at Courtown?
It depends on the tide, wind and swell. Check the live tide, wind and sea-temperature page for Courtown and pick a calm window around the right state of tide.
Is Courtown a Blue Flag beach?
Yes — Courtown holds a Blue Flag for the 2026 bathing season, with lifeguard cover through the summer.
Is Courtown lifeguarded?
Courtown has lifeguards through the summer season — see the safety notes above.
What is the sea temperature at Courtown today?
The current sea temperature and its 24-hour trend are shown live on the conditions page for Courtown.