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Porth Nefyn Beach

Gwynedd, Wales


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Porth Nefyn Beach is a beautiful and sheltered sandy bay located on the north coast of the Lleyn peninsula in Wales.

Porth Nefyn Beach is a long, sweeping, sheltered sandy bay nestling behind the Nefyn headland, situated next to Porth Dinllaen on the north coast of the Lleyn peninsula. The beach is predominantly sandy, with some pebbles and a number of picturesque, whitewashed cottages which huddle towards the western end of the bay.

Morfa Nefyn is a large beach on the north of the Lleyn peninsula facing northwards. It is neighboured by Porth Dinllaen to the west and Porth Nefyn to the east. The area is designated as the Porth Dinllaen I Borth Pistyll Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sea cliffs of Lleyn Special Area of Conservation, with the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation to the west.

The small village of Nefyn, on the isolated north coast of the Llyn Peninsula, has a long, sandy bay, sheltered by the beautiful Nefyn Headland, and backed by steep slopes. The beach itself is known for its clear blue waters along with stunning views of the bay, and the distant three peaks of The Rival Mountains (Yr Eifl) to the east. The beach features a number of beach huts and can be an excellent destination for bathing and sunbathing in fine weather. There are some good rock pools to be found at low tide towards the headland.

Access to the beach from the village is down Lon Y Traeth, a steep track, at the end of which is a car park with public toilets. The Llyn Coastal Path heads west from the car park.

Porth Nefyn Beach is adjacent to the Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path and the Wales Coast Path.

Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 17 July

Today
Chance of rain 46%
Max temp. 20°C
(feels like 18°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 81%
Min temp. 15°C
(feels like 14°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Porth Nefyn Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:40 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:28 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   16.1°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops
  • Popular Activities

    Boating Cycling Sunbathing Walking
  • Parking

    Parking available in town or at the National trust car parks (there is a charge).

  • Dogs

    Dogs are allowed.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near Porth Nefyn Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Cwrw Llyn (0.3 miles)
Amgueddfa Forwrol Llyn / Llyn Maritime Museum (0.4 miles)
Nefyn Golf Club (1.7 miles)
Nant Gwrtheyrn (3.9 miles)
Pen Llyn Lusitano Stud and Riding Centre (4.7 miles)
Clwb Golff Pwllheli (5.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Nefyn

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SH301408

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Gwynedd

Parish: Nefyn

Nearest postcode: LL53 6ED

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