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

23 December 2025

Time	Type	Height
00:30	low	0m
06:52	high	4.48m
12:56	low	0m
19:21	high	4.23m

24 December 2025

Time	Type	Height
01:08	low	0m
07:26	high	4.42m
13:35	low	0m
19:58	high	4.14m

25 December 2025

Time	Type	Height
01:48	low	0m
08:05	high	4.33m
14:16	low	0m
20:39	high	4.05m

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