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At low tides this is a vast expanse of rocks and pebbles. Rich in fossils and interspersed with rock-pools and patches of sand. In the water there are two large cooling water outlets from the local power station.
Limpert Bay is on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Bay Sand Rock
Today | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 23°C |
(feels like | 19°C) |
Wind 18mph | ![]() |
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Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Min temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 18mph | ![]() |
The tide at Limpert Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:43 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:37 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Moderate
Approximate sea surface temperature:
14.5°C
Parking is available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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The Fontygary Inn (1.9 miles)
Fonmon Castle (2.2 miles)
St Illtud s Church (3.8 miles)
St Illtyd's Church (3.8 miles)
Porthkerry Country Park (4.3 miles)
Beaupre Castle (4.6 miles)
Amelia Trust Farm (5.1 miles)
Llandow Circuit (5.1 miles)
Dyffryn Gardens (6.4 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
Location: West Aberthaw
Location type: Urban
Nearest village: Silstwn (Gileston)
OS Grid: ST020657
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan
Parish: St. Athan
Nearest postcode: CF6 9ZW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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