naval air station, known as U.S. Naval Air Station Wexford, at Ferrybank on the eastern side of the harbour. Sailing directions Entry for sailors unfamiliar with the harbour is not straightforward. It is best within two hours either side of high water and safest for boats drawing less than 1.5 metres (5 feet). In strong winds between SE and NE direction, the sea breaks on the bar. Entry is then hazardous and should not be attempted. See also List of RNLI stations References Sources Nicholas Furlong, Land Reclamation in Wexford Harbour, 1969, Wex.Hist.Soc, 53-77 External links History of Wexford Harbour Special Protection Areas in the Republic of Ireland Transport in County Wexford Ports and harbours of the Republic of Ireland Geography of County Wexford Wexford, County Wexford