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Aberaeron is a delightful small town situated on the Ceredigion coast, designed in the early 1800s. The harbour is lined with brightly coloured, elegant Regency buildings and filled with small sailing craft, making it a truly picturesque spot.
Just to the north of the harbour, a rock and shingle beach stretches up the coast to Aberarth. At low tide, an area of wet sand becomes visible, offering views over Ceredigion Bay and out into the Irish Sea. The southern part of the beach is popular among experienced surfers and bodyboarders, particularly when conditions are favourable.
The town has some good art and crafts shops, seafood restaurants, and plenty of pubs. Aberaeron hosts an annual seafood festival, where top chefs can be seen cooking freshly caught produce. Visitors can also sample locally produced honey ice-cream and honey mustard. The Aberaeron Yacht Club lies next to the harbour and organises sailing regattas during the summer.
There are a choice of car parks in the town, including one immediately south of the harbour, adjacent to the yacht club and the beach kiosk. The beach is part of the Wales Coast Path, providing scenic walking routes along the coastline. The area is popular for sea fishing, with opportunities for both shore fishing and small boat sailing. Dogs are allowed on Aberaeron Beach, but restrictions may apply during the peak summer season (May to September). It's advisable to check local signage for specific regulations. Aberaeron North beach is dog friendly all year round.
Aberaeron Harbour Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Harbour Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Aberaeron Harbour Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:40 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:24 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available near the harbour and close to South Beach.
Restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Aberaeron
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SN455630
Coordinates: 52°14'38"N 4°15'49"W
Mapcode: GBR DJ.0M24
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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Ceredigion
Parish: Aberaeron
Nearest postcode: SA46 0BS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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