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Harlech Beach

Gwynedd, Wales


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The beach is long and sandy, stretching for 9 kilometres and backed by sand dunes.

The area is designated as the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation, Morfa Harlech Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve.

Harlech Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

Sand

Weather and tides for Friday 13 December

Tonight
Chance of rain 79%
Min temp. 5°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 7mph
Tomorrow (Saturday)
Chance of rain 15%
Max temp. 8°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Harlech Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:58 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:11 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   8.7°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Harlech Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Harlech Leisure (0.6 miles)
Chwarel Hen Llanfair Slate Caverns (0.7 miles)
Harlech Castle (0.8 miles)
Hufenfa'r Castell (0.8 miles)
Children's Farm Park (1.8 miles)
Adrenalin Addicts (1.9 miles)
Snowdonia Adventure Activities (2.4 miles)
Nantcol Waterfalls (3.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Lower Harlech,

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SH568314

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Gwynedd

Parish: Harlech

Nearest postcode: LL46 2UG

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