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New Quay North Beach

Ceredigion, Wales

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New Quay North Beach, located in the picturesque seaside town of New Quay, Wales, is a popular destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and those looking to enjoy the beauty of the Welsh coastline.

New Quay is a vibrant and internationally renowned village that was once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port. The village has strong connections with poet Dylan Thomas, who once lived there and is said to have based some of the characters in Under Milk Wood on some of the village's residents.

North Beach is composed of coarse sand, flanked by rocks, and lies north of the harbour. It is protected from the harbour traffic by being on the north-west side of the pier, making it a relatively sheltered spot popular with bathers, families, and watersport enthusiasts.

The beach is well supplied with cafes and eateries, and there are organised excursions available, including seal watching on boat trips to Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation. The Cardigan Bay Watersports Centre offers equipment rentals and lessons for those interested in trying out water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing.

The nearest car park to the beach is New Quay Rock Street Car Park, from which it is a short stroll down to the beach. However, during the summer holiday season, it might be more practical to park in one of the pay-for car parks on the village outskirts, further up the hill.

New Quay North Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 4 October

Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 12mph
Tomorrow (Monday)
Chance of rain 36%
Max temperature 18°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 15mph
Max UV Index

The tide at New Quay North Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:53 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:25 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Ceinewydd (New Quay)

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SN389601

Coordinates: 52°12'57"N 4°21'31"W

Mapcode: GBR DD.2FH3

What 3 Words: ketchup.emerge.blink

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Ceredigion

Parish: New Quay

Nearest postcode: SA45 9NP

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