Marble Hill, Portnablagh, Co. Donegal — Swimming, Tides & Sea Temperature Guide | Wild Beauty

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Marble Hill, Portnablagh

Marble Hill is a sheltered sandy beach near Dunfanaghy in north Donegal, popular for swimming and watersports on Sheephaven Bay..

🏳️ Blue Flag beach 🏖️ Sheltered Sheephaven beach 🛟 Summer lifeguards (check locally)
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County
Donegal
Type
Sheltered Sheephaven beach
Coast
Wild Atlantic Way
Live data
Tide · wind · sea temp

About Marble Hill, Portnablagh

Marble Hill is a sheltered sandy beach near Dunfanaghy in north Donegal, popular for swimming and watersports on Sheephaven Bay.

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 Marble Hill, Portnablagh 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 through the summer (Donegal County Council): weekends in June, then daily in July and August.

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 Marble Hill, Portnablagh 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 Marble Hill, Portnablagh, the headlands, fjords and strands of the Donegal coast stretch north and west.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to swim at Marble Hill, Portnablagh?

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

Is Marble Hill, Portnablagh 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 Marble Hill, Portnablagh today?

The current sea temperature, along with its 24-hour trend, is shown live on the conditions page for Marble Hill, Portnablagh.

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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