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There is vehicle access directly onto the beach via a slipway, making it popular with disabled visitors and families as well as watersports enthusiasts. Despite the name, the rocks aren't actually black.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Min temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
 |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Max temp. | 11°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Black Rock Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:32 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:53 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
8.9°C
Campsite
Food available
Slipway
Parking available on the beach.
Restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
Rural Ganllwyd Cottage
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Nant-y-Pwl Cottage
From £247.00 per week at Sykes Cottages
Hafan Bach
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Bro Dawel
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Farchynys Court Cottage
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Groes Newydd Bach
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Black Rock Llamas (1.1 miles)
Madog Quads (2.1 miles)
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (2.2 miles)
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (2.6 miles)
Criccieth Lifeboat Station (2.7 miles)
Criccieth Castle (2.8 miles)
Portmeirion Village (2.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
Location: Morfa Bychan
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SH542363
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Gwynedd
Parish: Porthmadog
Nearest postcode: LL49 9YP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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