A small, sheltered sandy cove tucked between rocky headlands south of Wicklow Head. One of the cleaner sand beaches on the Wicklow coast and one of the few accessible east-coast marks for spurdog on summer night tides, under-known feature confirmed across regional sources. Surf in spring and autumn at night is the classic productive window. The sheltered position makes it a viable option in northerly or westerly winds when other marks are too rough.
Open today's plan
SSE 26
Wind
1.0m
Swell
Flooding · High in 6h 26m
Tide
Good day or better — email when conditions score well
Get an email when Silver Strand reaches good conditions or better on our score. We check roughly once per day. While it stays good you get at most one email per 48 hours. Unsubscribe any time in one click.
Session plan
Ranked marks, species targets and today's call for the Wicklow coast live on the plan page — not on individual mark guides.
Open today's planTide window
Primary target
Safety
Tides and weather charts. Confirm tides and Met Éireann sea-area forecasts before travelling.
Sheltered cove, spring bass and a rare east-coast spurdog chance on summer night tides.
Species · 8 min read
Bass Fishing Wicklow 2026
Bass fishing on the Wicklow coast in 2026: marks, baits, lures and tides as fish move inshore from late May through the summer season.
Read guide →Tactics · 7 min read
Night Fishing from Irish Shores: Complete Guide
Why fishing after dark produces more and bigger fish: the species, marks, gear and safety essentials for night shore fishing on the Wicklow coast.
Read guide →Seasonal · 7 min read
Summer Fishing Wicklow 2026
Summer shore fishing Wicklow 2026: bass, smoothhound, mackerel and wrasse marks and tactics for June through August on the east coast.
Read guide →On the ground
Baits
Methods
Access
Follow the coastal road south from Wicklow town, signed from the R750. Access through caravan parks. Short walk from the car park.
Parking
Small car park at the strand, fills quickly in summer. Seasonal charges may apply. Arrive early in July and August.
Where to top up
Wicklow town tackle shops, a short drive north on the coastal road.
Tackle
Amazon UK affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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.
Check today's plan for tides, conditions, and gear.