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An excellent base to explore well known local atractions such as the Giant's Causeway, Glens of Antrim and Rathlin. The beach is very popular with locals and tourists, and offers a 74 berth marina.
Harbour Sand
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 13°C |
(feels like | 11°C) |
Wind 13mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 54% |
Min temp. | 7°C |
(feels like | 4°C) |
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The tide at Ballycastle Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:41 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:31 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
8.1°C
There is a car park next to the beach.
Dog restrictions apply
No lifeguard cover at this beach
The North Croft
From £1175.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Rosies Cottage
From £1981.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Alken Cabin
From £1532.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Causeway View
From £2142.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Cranny Corner
From £1782.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Woodleigh Cottage
From £1587.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Giant Tours Ireland (0.2 miles)
Irish Feast (0.3 miles)
Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd (0.3 miles)
Kinbane Castle (2.7 miles)
Murlough Bay and Fair Head (4.2 miles)
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge (4.5 miles)
Ballintoy Harbour (4.6 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
Location: Ballycastle
County: Antrim
Country: Northern Ireland
Local Authority: Moyle
Nearest postcode: BT54 6QP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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