Spiddal Beach

Everything you need to know about access, tide times and best tips for your next outdoor swim here.

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June 2010

Spiddal beach is a popular spot for young people and families, located right beside the road as you drive into Spiddal itself.

The beach is quite small when the tide is in, but it’s a good spot for young people as you get into your depth quite gradually.

This is also Irish college country, so if you arrive as we did when all the young people were there, you will feel very out of place if you are over 15!

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. There is a steep path onto the beach which gives access to buggies and a wheelchair might fit.

Directions

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From Galway take the R336 and this will lead you to Spiddal. The beach is on your left as you come into the town.

Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No. 45

Tide times for nearby Liscannor

01 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:42	high	4.41m
09:02	low	0m
15:12	high	4.47m
21:23	low	0m

02 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
03:37	high	4.66m
09:56	low	0m
16:07	high	4.66m
22:15	low	0m

03 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
04:29	high	4.88m
10:46	low	0m
17:00	high	4.81m
23:04	low	0m

View full 7 day tide times.

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