Garrettstown Beach is a south facing, gently sloping, sandy beach which is flanked on both sides by rocky cliffs. It is quite open to rough weather and rough seas. Garretstown Marsh is located north of the beach. Garretstown Beach is surrounded by Natural Heritage Area, Special Protection Area and Special Areas of Conservation areas although it is not part of them. The beach is used to some extent by anglers, walkers, surfers and windsurfers.
Water quality is classified as "Excellent" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.
For tide times and marine weather for this beach, check out the UK & Ireland beaches app:
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