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Barry Island Whitmore Bay

Vale of Glamorgan, Wales


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The bay is a sandy 700m cove located, west of Barry Docks and Jackson's Bay.

It faces south towards the Bristol Channel, backed by the dock area and the town of Barry. Seaside shops can be found in the immediate foreground, with limestone cliffs on either side and headlands called Friars Point to the west and Nell's Point to the east.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 10 November

Today
Chance of rain 19%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 13°C)
Wind 4mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 9%
Min temp. 10°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Barry Island Whitmore Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:06 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:27 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   14.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Barry Island Whitmore Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Barry Island Pleasure Park (0.2 miles)
Smugglers Cove (0.2 miles)
Brit Movie Tours (0.2 miles)
High Street (1 miles)
Porthkerry Country Park (1.7 miles)
Brynhill Golf Club (2.2 miles)
The Fontygary Inn (4 miles)
Amelia Trust Farm (4.1 miles)
Dyffryn Gardens (4.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Barry Island, Barri

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: ST115663

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan

Parish: Barry

Nearest postcode: CF6 8RY

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Visitor information for Barry Island Whitmore Bay, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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