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Oxwich Bay

Swansea, Wales


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The beach is sandy and located on the south Gower Coast is long, wide and sweeping, backed by sand dunes and a fresh water marsh, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve.

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 October

Today
Chance of rain 87%
Max temp. 16°C
(feels like 16°C)
Wind 2mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 89%
Min temp. 13°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 13mph

The tide at Oxwich Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:33 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:09 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   15°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Oxwich Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Perriswood Archery & Falconry Centre (1.4 miles)
Gower Peninsula (1.5 miles)
Three Cliffs Bay (2.2 miles)
Pennard Castle (2.7 miles)
Gower Heritage Centre (2.9 miles)
Weobley Castle (4 miles)
Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre (4.2 miles)
RipNRock (6.2 miles)

Places to eat near Oxwich Bay

Beach House Restaurant (340 yards)
The Oxwich Bay Restaurant (240 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Oxwich

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SS505864

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Swansea

Parish: Penrice

Nearest postcode: SA3 1ND

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