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Porthcawl Sandy Bay is a sheltered sandy beach situated within walking distance of Porthcawl town centre. The bay faces south towards the Bristol Channel and stretches approximately 650 metres in length. It is bounded by the harbour and promenade to the west, Coney Bay Amusement Park to the north, and Rhych Point to the east. The beach is characterised by its sandy and gently sloping terrain.
The beach offers a range of activities, including surfing and swimming. At low tide, there can be several hundred metres of sand separating the surf and the promenade behind the beach. The eastern end of the beach features a small headland with rock pools that can be explored at low tide to discover marine wildlife. The beach is backed by the Coney Beach amusement park and entertainment complex, which provides various activities for children, such as donkey rides and bouncy castles.
The beach is easily accessible, with a ramp located next to the amusement park. Parking facilities are available alongside the promenade, including roadside parking and a car park on the grassy area behind it. The nearby town centre of Porthcawl offers a range of shops, places to stay, and places to eat, as well as a museum showcasing the town's history. The beach is dog-friendly during the winter months, although restrictions apply from May to September.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 8% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
The tide at Porthcawl Sandy Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:05 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:57 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Parking available - a fee applies in some areas.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th: http://www.bridgendbites.com/news/we-love-dogs-in-bridgend.aspx
Daily - 30th April - 4th September
Excellent water quality
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 14 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
Location: Porthcawl
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SS823766
Coordinates: 51°28'35"N 3°41'42"W
Mapcode: GBR H7.L98V
What 3 Words: collision.suitable.bother
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: Bridgend
Parish: Porthcawl
Nearest postcode: CF36 5BY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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