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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
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Chance of rain | 8% |
Min temp. | 3°C |
(feels like | 0°C) |
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Tomorrow |
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Chance of rain | 10% |
Max temp. | 7°C |
(feels like | 4°C) |
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The tide at Black Rock Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:35 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:52 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
9.5°C
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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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