Portmarnock Beach (aka Velvet Strand)

Portmarnock Beach also known as Velvet Strand is a long (approx. 5km) sandy beach, backed by sand dunes and a golf course.

Facilities at the beach include car parking, toilets, a shop, cafe/restaurant and seasonal lifeguards.

Portmarnock Beach is a Blue Flag Beach.

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Portmarnock Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 5 beaches at Dublin City, 7 beaches in Dublin, or check our list of Dublin Dog Friendly Beaches.

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
Expect a temp in the range 12.1℃ to 14.4℃ with wind speed 7.8 m/sec (W)

Saturday, Oct 01
Expect a temp in the range 11.4℃ to 11.5℃ with wind speed 7.5 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Oct 02
Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (WSW)

Monday, Oct 03
Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 11.5℃ with wind speed 1.4 m/sec (SW)

Tuesday, Oct 04
Expect a temp in the range 16℃ to 16.3℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (SSW)

Wednesday, Oct 05
Expect a temp in the range 11.2℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (W)

Thursday, Oct 06
Expect a temp in the range 11.6℃ to 12.7℃ with wind speed 7.9 m/sec (WSW)

Dublin City weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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