Roundstone Bay — water body quality
near Toombeola, Galway
Roundstone Bay is a coastal water in Galway, near Toombeola, covering 7.7 km².
Official classification
High
Assessed 2026
Under the EU Water Framework Directive, high ecological status means the plant and animal life here, together with the physical and chemical condition of the water, show little or no departure from what would be expected in a water body of this type with almost no human impact.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Roundstone Bay | High |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Coastal water
- Area
- 7.7 km²
- County
- Galway
- Location
- 53.4120, -9.8849
Others in Galway
This page shows water-quality information, not swim-safety advice. For today's conditions and swim-safety guidance, check Water Safety Ireland.
Official classifications on this page contain EPA Water Framework Directive ecological status data © Environmental Protection Agency, licensed under CC-BY-4.0.