Ballywalter Beach

Ballywalter beach is actually two beaches but it is the long south sandy beach that draws most visitors, with rock pools and never too crowded.

Ballywalter is a village situated on the east (Irish Sea) coast of the Ards Peninsula.

Facilities include small playground nearby, grass areas behind the beach, car parking and toilets.

Ballywalter Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Ballywalter 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 6.5℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (E)

Sunday, Mar 26

Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (E)

Monday, Mar 27

Expect a temp in the range 2.3℃ to 3.8℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (WNW)

Tuesday, Mar 28

Expect a temp in the range 7.3℃ to 8.2℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (SSE)

Wednesday, Mar 29

Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (SW)

Thursday, Mar 30

Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 10.1℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (SSW)

Friday, Mar 31

Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (S)

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

Ballywalter Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Ballywalter Beach is at Portavogie 10.42 km (6.48 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 25 Mar
   High Tide at 01:30 (Height 4.47m)
   Low Tide at 07:25 (Height 0.61m)
   High Tide at 13:50 (Height 4.80m)
   Low Tide at 19:55 (Height 0.65m)

Sun 26 Mar
   High Tide at 02:12 (Height 4.42m)
   Low Tide at 08:05 (Height 0.70m)
   High Tide at 14:34 (Height 4.58m)
   Low Tide at 20:35 (Height 0.88m)

Mon 27 Mar
   High Tide at 02:55 (Height 4.34m)
   Low Tide at 08:47 (Height 0.85m)
   High Tide at 15:20 (Height 4.28m)
   Low Tide at 21:18 (Height 1.15m)

Tue 28 Mar
   High Tide at 03:41 (Height 4.20m)
   Low Tide at 09:35 (Height 1.05m)
   High Tide at 16:09 (Height 3.92m)
   Low Tide at 22:14 (Height 1.42m)

Wed 29 Mar
   High Tide at 04:31 (Height 3.99m)
   Low Tide at 10:43 (Height 1.27m)
   High Tide at 17:07 (Height 3.54m)
   Low Tide at 23:36 (Height 1.62m)

Thu 30 Mar
   High Tide at 05:30 (Height 3.77m)
   Low Tide at 12:11 (Height 1.38m)
   High Tide at 18:21 (Height 3.27m)

Fri 31 Mar
   Low Tide at 00:49 (Height 1.66m)
   High Tide at 06:44 (Height 3.64m)
   Low Tide at 13:25 (Height 1.32m)
   High Tide at 20:24 (Height 3.32m)