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Trecco Bay, also known as Bae Trecco, is a spacious sandy beach located on a low limestone headland approximately twenty miles from Swansea. The bay faces south towards the Bristol Channel and is approximately 650 metres wide at its widest point, with limestone cliffs on either side. The beach is part of the "7 Bays" of Porthcawl and is situated within the Trecco Bay Holiday Camp.
The beach itself is mainly rock and sand, with sand sloping gently to the sea and fringed by a shingle bank at the high tide mark. While there are no facilities directly on the beach, the nearby holiday park offers a range of options, including mini golf, amusement arcades, and the Splashland swimming pool. Non-residents can usually purchase a day pass to access these facilities. Public toilets and a small car park are also available at the back of the holiday park.
From 1 October to 30 April, dog owners are welcome to exercise their dogs on the beach. The water quality at Trecco Bay is excellent, making it suitable for paddling and swimming. A lifeguard service is also available during the holiday season, and the beach is a regular winner of the Blue Flag Award.
The nearby town of Porthcawl offers an extensive promenade with a small funfair, Coney Beach, as well as numerous bars, cafes, hotels, and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy views over the Bristol Channel and explore the town's many amenities.
Sand Rock
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| Chance of rain | 96% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 34% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
The tide at Porthcawl Trecco Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:52 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:43 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
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 - 25th September
Excellent water quality
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 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 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 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 west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
Location: Newton, Porthcawl
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SS832764
Coordinates: 51°28'28"N 3°40'57"W
Mapcode: GBR H8.L6DV
What 3 Words: live.occupations.clashing
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 5DB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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