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Poppit Sands West is a large sandy beach situated at the mouth of the Afon Teifi within Cardigan Bay and backed by sand dunes. The river has a number of slipways and harbours, making fishing and sailing popular pursuits in the area.
Located within Cardigan Bay, the beach measures approximately 600 metres in length and faces northwest. The land surrounding the beach is predominantly agricultural, with the town of Cardigan located approximately 3 kilometres southeast of Poppit Sands. The coastal waters and coastal belt form part of the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation, confirming the high conservation status of the area. The bathing water also lies within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Poppit Sands West is a popular destination for bathing, with lifeguards on duty from 10am until 6pm every day during the summer months, and a marked out swimming zone. However, it is not advisable to swim outside of this zone, particularly towards the river mouth to the east, as there can be strong currents. Other activities such as watersports, paragliding, and exploring rockpools are also popular here. The beach is backed by an extensive sand dune system offering a haven for wildlife. Visitors may also spot dolphins, porpoises, seals, or even whales while looking out onto the surf.
There is parking for 100 cars adjacent to the beach, which is accessed along a boardwalk. A cafe, a beach shop, and public toilets can be found next to the car park. A pub and a hotel can be found nearby. The beach is also home to a lifeboat station, which is open to visitors on Wednesdays between 6pm and 8pm and Saturdays between 10am and 12pm. The beach marks the northern end of the 186-mile long Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Bay Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 32% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 64% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
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The tide at Poppit West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:33 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:42 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There are 60-80 parking spaces (including disabled) available for a fee.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach manually cleaned daily by the council.
Daily - 18th June - 4th September
Excellent water quality
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
Location: Gwbert
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SN153486
Coordinates: 52°6'19"N 4°41'51"W
Mapcode: GBR CY.9FFT
What 3 Words: starfish.maple.battle
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: Pembrokeshire
Parish: St. Dogmaels
Nearest postcode: SA43 3LR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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