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Aberystwyth Tanybwlch Beach

Ceredigion, Wales

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Aberystwyth Tanybwlch Beach is a sand and shingle beach located just to the south of Aberystwyth in the middle of Cardigan Bay.

Aberystwyth Tanybwlch Beach is situated in a popular family seaside resort, which boasts a castle, an Edwardian promenade, and a bandstand. The town of Aberystwyth offers visitors a range of shops, places to stay, eat, and drink. The beach itself is a sand and shingle beach, sheltered in the middle of Cardigan Bay.

Aberystwyth has several beaches, including the Harbour Beach, a small strip of shingle on the south side of the harbour and marina, where the River Afon Rheidol enters the sea. This beach is sheltered by the harbour and a sea wall, and there are extensive sea defences here. During the holiday season, it is possible to charter boats from the harbour for fishing trips.

Aberystwyth South Beach, also known as Traeth y De, is a scenic sand and shingle beach located in Ceredigion, Wales. Situated between Aberystwyth's main harbour and the castle, it is quieter than the North Beach. The southern end of the beach, near the harbour trap, is popular among surfers due to slightly larger waves. The beach is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards during the summer months (July to September), providing a safe environment for families.

During the summer, boat trips depart from Aberystwyth Harbour, offering excursions into Cardigan Bay. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round in designated areas, but restrictions apply from May 1 to September 30 on the northern part of the beach.

Aberystwyth Tanybwlch Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 15 November

Today
Chance of rain 96%
Max temperature 10°C
feels like 8°C
Wind 12mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 61%
Min temperature 7°C
feels like 5°C
Wind 25mph

The tide at Aberystwyth Tanybwlch Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:08 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:29 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Trefechan, Aberystwyth

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SN579805

Coordinates: 52°24'15"N 4°5'23"W

Mapcode: GBR 8R.PPN2

What 3 Words: blockage.give.imposes

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: Aberystwyth

Nearest postcode: SY23 1BU

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