A popular shingle/sand beach directly south of Greystones town with rock outcrops at the southern end and a council-installed boulder reinforcement at the Ballygannon section. Hosts SAI/Henry's Tackle competitions, competition-grade venue. Produces good autumn bass along the wave line, codling and coalfish through winter, and plaice close in during calm warm spells. The southern end and the named hotspots at Hungry Acre and the Ballygannon stream are the productive ground.
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Flooding · High in 6h 21m
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Target list and season windows
Town beach with real competition history, codling and plaice in winter, bass after colour in the water.
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Baits
Methods
Access
Walk south from Greystones harbour along the seafront path. The beach begins just past the harbour wall. Two named hotspots: opposite the outflow pipe at the Hungry Acre, and around the stream at Ballygannon (where county council reinforcement creates a structural break). The most productive ground is the southern 300m near the rocky outcrops.
Parking
Best option is the Park and Ride on the outskirts of Greystones, it is free. From there it is a reasonable walk to the beach so pack light and only bring what you need for the session. Avoid overloading yourself with gear.
Where to top up
Greystones town centre has a fishing tackle shop within a short walk of the harbour. Well stocked for sea fishing essentials.
Tackle
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Sand spike rod rest
Keeps rods stable on long beaches and surf tables.
Pulley rig pack
Clean‑ground staple for distance and tidy traces.
Grip lead sinker set
Grip and distance options for varying swell and tide.
Crab fishing lure
Realistic crab lure, deadly for bass on Wicklow surf beaches.
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