Official annual classification
RUSH, SOUTH BEACH
2025: GoodNot a live safety signal. This is an annual official classification. Temporary pollution, algae, weather, currents or closures may change current conditions. Check the competent authority before swimming.
Quality history
Historical annual classifications from the EEA record, where available.
2025Good
2024Good
2023Good
2022Excellent
2021Excellent
2020Excellent
2019Good
2018Sufficient
2017Poor
2016Sufficient
2015Poor
History summary
3 of 11 classified seasons in the 2015–2025 record are Excellent; the previous classified season (2024) was Good.
Nearby official bathing waters
Closest records in Ireland by straight-line distance. This is not road distance or a live safety ranking.
RUSH NORTH BEACH
Coastal · Excellent1.5 kmPORTRANE, THE BROOK BEACH
Coastal · Good2.4 kmLOUGHSHINNY BEACH
Coastal · Good3.6 kmDONABATE, BALCARRICK BEACH
Coastal · Excellent4.5 kmSKERRIES, SOUTH BEACH
Coastal · Excellent7.5 km
Coastal · Excellent1.5 kmPORTRANE, THE BROOK BEACH
Coastal · Good2.4 kmLOUGHSHINNY BEACH
Coastal · Good3.6 kmDONABATE, BALCARRICK BEACH
Coastal · Excellent4.5 kmSKERRIES, SOUTH BEACH
Coastal · Excellent7.5 km
Official source
Data source: European Environment Agency (EEA); bathing-water data and coordinates are reported by national authorities. Imported for this site on 2026-09-14.
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