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Porth Neigwl Beach is a south west facing rural beach that is frequented by surfers and kayakers due to its relatively large waves. The beach is gently shelving, consisting mainly of medium sized pebbles at high tide but with vast expanses of sand at low tide.
The beach is located on the southern side of North Wales' Llyn Peninsula and is approximately 4 miles long. It is flanked by craggy headlands and is predominantly sandy in nature, with a pebbly foreshore. The area lies within the Sea cliffs of Lleyn Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation, the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation, and the Llyn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The beach is also known as Hell's Mouth, a label that may have derived from the physical relief of the bay, which can resemble an open mouth, or from the fact that the area is thought to have been the scene of as many as 30 shipwrecks over the last 180 years.
The strong winds and often sizeable waves make swimming quite risky, but the bay attracts experienced surfers and kayakers. For those who prefer land-based activities, there are plenty of good walks in the area. Although there are no facilities at the beach itself, the small village of Llanengan, about half a mile away, has a pub that serves food. A small car park is located west of Llanengan, from which a well-maintained path leads down to the beach, approximately 200 metres away.
Porth Neigwl Beach is adjacent to the Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 52% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
The tide at Porth Neigwl Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:58 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:19 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Small car park with a well-maintained footpath, 200 metres from the beach. No disabled spaces.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned weekly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Llanengan
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SH280265
Coordinates: 52°48'31"N 4°33'9"W
Mapcode: GBR 54.W4K1
What 3 Words: plan.fond.bland
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: Gwynedd
Parish: Llanengan
Nearest postcode: LL53 7LS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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