Spiddal Pier

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

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Spiddal Pier

June 2010

The beach at Spiddal Pier is sandier, quieter and altogether more attractive than its busier neighbour ‘downtown’.

Located just at the harbour the water looks very clear and has good depth to it. The harbour gives good shelter so it’s calm here and good for swimming .

Right at the end of the pier the more adventurous young people jump into the water below – not for the faint hearted.

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.

Blue Flag beach 2012

Access onto the beach is via a rough slipway, which is ok for buggies and possibly manageable for wheelchairs. There is a limited amount of car parking.

Directions

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From Galway take the R336 coast road which will bring you to Spiddal. You then go through the town and watch out for a left turn signposted ‘Trà’ which will bring you to the harbour

Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No. 45

Tide times for nearby Liscannor

February 3rd, 2026

Time	Type	Height
05:53	high	5.08m
12:06	low	0m
18:20	high	4.91m

February 4th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
00:14	low	0m
06:34	high	5.05m
12:38	low	0m
19:00	high	4.83m

February 5th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
00:49	low	0m
07:12	high	4.91m
13:12	low	0m
19:37	high	4.67m

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