Elly Bay, Belmullet, Co. Mayo — Swimming, Tides & Sea Temperature Guide | Wild Beauty

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Wild Atlantic Way · Co. Mayo

Elly Bay, Belmullet

Elly Bay is a sheltered sandy beach on the Mullet Peninsula in north-west Mayo, its calm water on Blacksod Bay making it a well-known spot for windsurfing..

🏳️ Blue Flag beach 🏖️ Sheltered Mullet beach 🛟 Summer lifeguards (check locally)

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County

Mayo

Type

Sheltered Mullet beach

Coast

Wild Atlantic Way

Live data

Tide · wind · sea temp

About Elly Bay, Belmullet

Elly Bay is a sheltered sandy beach on the Mullet Peninsula in north-west Mayo, its calm water on Blacksod Bay making it a well-known spot for windsurfing.

Swimming & safety

Many Wild Atlantic Way beaches are lifeguarded through the summer and several hold the Blue Flag award, but cover and status change year to year. Check the current Blue Flag status and lifeguard hours for Elly Bay, Belmullet with the local county council, swim within the flagged area when lifeguards are on duty, and be mindful of rip currents and swell on any Atlantic beach.

Lifeguard cover here is typically weekends from early June, daily in July and August, and the first weekend of September (Mayo County Council).

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 Elly Bay, Belmullet before you travel — you can scrub forward to any date to plan a swim.

Getting there & facilities

Facilities vary by beach and season — many have summer parking, toilets and lifeguards. Check the local county council's beach page for current details before you travel, and arrive early on fine days when car parks fill fast.

Nearby

From Elly Bay, Belmullet, Achill Island, Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick are nearby.

Reviews

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to swim at Elly Bay, Belmullet?

It depends on the tide, wind and swell, which change through the day. Check the live tide, wind and sea-temperature page for Elly Bay, Belmullet and pick a calm window around the right state of tide.

Is Elly Bay, Belmullet lifeguarded?

Many beaches on this coast have lifeguards in the summer months. Check current lifeguard cover with the local county council, and swim near the lifeguards where you can.

What is the sea temperature at Elly Bay, Belmullet today?

The current sea temperature, along with its 24-hour trend, is shown live on the conditions page for Elly Bay, Belmullet.

Swim safe. This guide is for information, not a safety service — always assess conditions yourself, mind rip currents and swell, swim near a lifeguard where possible, and follow Water Safety Ireland guidance. Blue Flag status and lifeguard cover change year to year — verify locally before travelling.

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