Tramore beach is situated 25 minutes' drive to the south from Waterford.  The beach stretches 5 km (3 miles) along Waterford's Atlantic coast. Thus, it's name means 'Big Strand'.

Because of the beach, Tramore town does call a crowd from nearby Waterford City. There is always plenty of accommodation to spread out on this spacious beach. Along the shoreline to the prepared carpark, there are a numbers of restaurant, bakery and coffee shops.

At the eastern end of the bay, the beach is backed by the popular holiday resort of Tramore with its promenade and various amusements. As you head further along the beach towards Brownstown Head things become increasingly quiet and the backdrop becomes one of sand dunes. Just over the dunes is a tidal lagoon known as Back Strand.

Tramore has become also renowned as a surfing location in Ireland, as well as other watersports including kitesurfing and windsurfing. Tramore has many surf stores, board manufacturers, surf schools and hire shops in the town. Fishing is also popular at Tramore with the area around the mouth of the lagoon providing the best catches including bass and flounder.