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Aberaeron South Beach is a rock and shingle beach situated just to the south of the town and harbour. The beach features a series of groynes along its length, with pebbles accumulated between them. The southern part of the beach is particularly popular among experienced surfers and bodyboarders, who take advantage of favourable conditions.
The town of Aberaeron offers a range of facilities, including arts and crafts shops, cafes, and galleries. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along the beach and the Wales Coast Path, which provides scenic walking routes along the coastline with beautiful views of Cardigan Bay. The area is also 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. However, Aberaeron North beach is dog friendly all year round.
Aberaeron is a small town with a rich history as a thriving port, featuring ship building, herring fisheries, and industry. Today, it attracts visitors throughout the year and offers a range of local treats, including honey ice-cream.
Aberaeron South Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Bay Shingle Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 26mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 31mph | |
The tide at Aberaeron South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:50 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:19 AM.
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Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
There is parking next to the beach.
Dog restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 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 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 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 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 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: SN453628
Coordinates: 52°14'32"N 4°15'57"W
Mapcode: GBR DJ.0SLL
What 3 Words: daredevil.upgrading.jogging
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 0BE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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