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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
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Chance of rain | 46% |
Max temp. | 20°C |
(feels like | 18°C) |
Wind 13mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 81% |
Min temp. | 15°C |
(feels like | 14°C) |
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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
Parking available in town or at the National trust car parks (there is a charge).
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Nefyn Golf Club (1.7 miles)
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All distances are approximate
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
Location: Nefyn
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SH301408
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Gwynedd
Parish: Nefyn
Nearest postcode: LL53 6ED
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