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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
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 40% |
| Max temp. | 12°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Min temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 11mph | |
The tide at Black Rock Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:57 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:14 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
14.2°C
Campsite
Food available
Slipway
Parking available on the beach.
Restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
Ddol Helyg Barn
From £506.00 per week at Sykes Cottages
The Grain Store
From £184.00 per week at Sykes Cottages
Ty Nansi Rhiannon
From £232.00 per week at Sykes Cottages
The Penthouse
From £256.00 per week at Sykes Cottages
Ty Kate
From £170.00 per week at Sykes Cottages
Bryn Meirion 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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