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New Quay South Beach

Ceredigion, Wales

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New Quay South Beach, also known as Traeth Gwyn Beach, is a popular sandy beach located in New Quay bay, Ceredigion, Wales, offering a range of activities and stunning natural beauty.

New Quay is a delightful, bustling seaside resort on the Ceredigion coast, known for its picturesque harbour, steep limestone cliffs, and beautiful beaches. The town has a rich history as a former flourishing fishing port and ship building centre.

New Quay has several beaches, including Harbour Beach and Traeth Gwyn Beach. Harbour Beach is a small, sandy, and sheltered beach located immediately south of the harbour and pier, offering opportunities for sailing and bathing, with zoning to enhance safety. The beach is usually patrolled by lifeguards from the end of May until the start of September.

Traeth Gwyn Beach stretches around New Quay Bay from the lifeboat station to Llaina Point, offering a wide expanse of sandy beach, especially at low tide. This beach is more accommodating for families, with ample space for beach activities such as sunbathing, picnicking, and playing games. Traeth Gwyn Beach is dog-friendly year-round, allowing pets to enjoy the beach alongside their owners.

The coastal waters and coastal belt of New Quay are designated as the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation and Aberarth Cerreg Wylan Site of Special Scientific Interest, confirming the high conservation status of the area. The bay is home to colonies of seals and bottlenose dolphins, and wildlife watching is an important part of the local economy.

Boats taking visitors to look for wildlife and enjoy the coastal views leave from the harbour, in addition to the many fishing boats, some of which may be chartered for crab hunting and fishing trips. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as some interesting shops and places to stay in the village.

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

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Tuesday 6 October

Today
Chance of rain 42%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 19°C
Wind 8mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 91%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at New Quay South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:02 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:35 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Ceinewydd (New Quay)

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SN391595

Coordinates: 52°12'39"N 4°21'17"W

Mapcode: GBR DD.2VV5

What 3 Words: educates.blip.sandbags

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 9QT

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Visitor information for New Quay South Beach, Ceredigion, Wales. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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