Murlough Beach in Down

Murlough Beach is a wide flat sandy beach with a pebble ridge above high water mark that runs for a length of 6km (5 miles) between Newcastle and Dundrum.

The beach is backed by a large sand dune system designated as a National Nature Reserve. There is network of paths and boardwalks through the dunes, woodland and heath.

Murlough beach is an excellent area for walking and bird watching due to its spectacular location within the Mournes and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Beauty and the Murlough Special Area for Conservation.

Facilities include beach cafe, toilets (incl. disabled), car parking, picnic sites (BBQ friendly) and seasonal lifeguards.

Planning your visit to Murlough Beach

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Murlough Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 8.5 m/sec (SSW)

Saturday, Dec 09 rain

Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 11.3 m/sec (SW)

Sunday, Dec 10

Expect a temp in the range 6.1℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 9.5 m/sec (W)

Monday, Dec 11 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (NW)

Tuesday, Dec 12 rain

Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (SE)

Wednesday, Dec 13 rain

Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (ESE)

Thursday, Dec 14 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (S)

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

Murlough Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Murlough Beach is at Newcastle (N.Ireland) 3.31 km (2.05 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Murlough Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Fri 08 Dec
   Low Tide at 01:30 (Height 1.38m)
   High Tide at 08:06 (Height 3.90m)
   Low Tide at 14:00 (Height 1.74m)
   High Tide at 20:14 (Height 4.36m)

Sat 09 Dec
   Low Tide at 02:23 (Height 1.27m)
   High Tide at 08:55 (Height 4.18m)
   Low Tide at 14:53 (Height 1.57m)
   High Tide at 21:05 (Height 4.56m)

Sun 10 Dec
   Low Tide at 03:08 (Height 1.15m)
   High Tide at 09:38 (Height 4.47m)
   Low Tide at 15:39 (Height 1.38m)
   High Tide at 21:49 (Height 4.76m)

Mon 11 Dec
   Low Tide at 03:51 (Height 1.05m)
   High Tide at 10:17 (Height 4.71m)
   Low Tide at 16:21 (Height 1.21m)
   High Tide at 22:29 (Height 4.91m)

Tue 12 Dec
   Low Tide at 04:32 (Height 0.99m)
   High Tide at 10:52 (Height 4.91m)
   Low Tide at 17:05 (Height 1.07m)
   High Tide at 23:07 (Height 5.01m)

Wed 13 Dec
   Low Tide at 05:13 (Height 0.98m)
   High Tide at 11:26 (Height 5.07m)
   Low Tide at 17:48 (Height 0.95m)
   High Tide at 23:48 (Height 5.02m)

Thu 14 Dec
   Low Tide at 05:57 (Height 1.01m)
   High Tide at 12:04 (Height 5.18m)
   Low Tide at 18:32 (Height 0.85m)

Planning your visit to Murlough Beach

Murlough Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Murlough Beach Tide Times

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