Ballyhalbert Beach

Ballyhalbert beach is sandy in a small village with a harbour on the east (Irish Sea) coast of the Ards Peninsula between Ballywalter and Portavogie. Just past the harbour is mainland Irelands most easterly point – Burr Point.

Ballywalter also has a nature reserve, an old castle mound and the ruins of an old church.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Ballyhalbert Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 15 beaches in Down, or check our list of Down Dog Friendly Beaches.

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 5.8 m/sec (SSW)

Sunday, Feb 05

Expect a temp in the range 1.6℃ to 3.1℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (W)

Monday, Feb 06

Expect a temp in the range 4.9℃ to 6.3℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (SSW)

Tuesday, Feb 07

Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 7.7℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (SSW)

Wednesday, Feb 08

Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (SSW)

Thursday, Feb 09

Expect a temp in the range 4.2℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (SSW)

Friday, Feb 10

Expect a temp in the range 1.8℃ to 3℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (WSW)

Ards Peninsula weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Ballyhalbert Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Ballyhalbert Beach is at Portavogie 5.53 km (3.43 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sat 04 Feb
   Low Tide at 04:30 (Height 1.16m)
   High Tide at 10:51 (Height 4.55m)
   Low Tide at 16:56 (Height 0.97m)
   High Tide at 23:19 (Height 4.03m)

Sun 05 Feb
   Low Tide at 05:06 (Height 1.08m)
   High Tide at 11:28 (Height 4.66m)
   Low Tide at 17:30 (Height 0.89m)
   High Tide at 23:53 (Height 4.02m)

Mon 06 Feb
   Low Tide at 05:40 (Height 1.03m)
   High Tide at 12:02 (Height 4.70m)
   Low Tide at 18:03 (Height 0.83m)

Tue 07 Feb
   High Tide at 00:23 (Height 3.99m)
   Low Tide at 06:15 (Height 0.98m)
   High Tide at 12:32 (Height 4.69m)
   Low Tide at 18:36 (Height 0.79m)

Wed 08 Feb
   High Tide at 00:49 (Height 3.96m)
   Low Tide at 06:49 (Height 0.95m)
   High Tide at 12:57 (Height 4.67m)
   Low Tide at 19:08 (Height 0.74m)

Thu 09 Feb
   High Tide at 01:09 (Height 3.97m)
   Low Tide at 07:23 (Height 0.92m)
   High Tide at 13:24 (Height 4.67m)
   Low Tide at 19:40 (Height 0.71m)

Fri 10 Feb
   High Tide at 01:38 (Height 4.01m)
   Low Tide at 07:56 (Height 0.92m)
   High Tide at 13:59 (Height 4.66m)
   Low Tide at 20:14 (Height 0.70m)