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Porthcawl Sandy Bay

(Porthcawl Coney Beach)

Bridgend, Wales


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The bay faces south towards the Bristol Channel and is approximately 650 metres in length, with the harbour and promenade to the west, Coney Bay Amusement Park to the north and Rhych Point to the east.

The beach is sandy and gently sloping.

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 19 December

Today
Chance of rain 94%
Max temp. 7°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 50%
Min temp. 3°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 9mph

The tide at Porthcawl Sandy Bay is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 9:13 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:05 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.3°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porthcawl Sandy Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Porthcawl Museum (0.4 miles)
The Grand Pavilion (0.5 miles)
Porthcawl Surf School (1.3 miles)
Adventures Activity Centre (1.5 miles)
Ogmore Farm Riding Centre (2 miles)
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes (2.7 miles)
Kenfig National Nature Reserve (3 miles)
Ogmore Castle (3.6 miles)

Places to eat near Porthcawl Sandy Bay

Cosy Corner Lounge (270 yards)
Isabella's (440 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Porthcawl

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS823766

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Bridgend

Parish: Porthcawl

Nearest postcode: CF36 5BY

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