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The bay faces south west towards the Bristol Channel, measuring approximately 1 kilometre on a low tide, narrowing to approximately 200 metres at high tide. The beach is sandy, with a shingle bank at the high tide mark, backed by steep sandstone cliffs. The village of Southerndown is located north of the bay. The coast waters and coastal belt is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, confirming the high conservation status of the Area.
Southerndown Beach is on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Bay Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 14% |
| Max temp. | 12°C |
| (feels like | 8°C) |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 85% |
| Min temp. | 8°C |
| (feels like | 6°C) |
| Wind 20mph | |
The tide at Southerndown Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:51 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:13 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
13.2°C
Toilets
Shops
Car park next to the beach - a fee applies.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Excellent water quality
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Nash Point Lighthouse (2.2 miles)
Ogmore Castle (2.5 miles)
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes (2.7 miles)
Ogmore Farm Riding Centre (3.3 miles)
Porthcawl Museum (4.8 miles)
The Grand Pavilion (4.8 miles)
Llandow Circuit (4.9 miles)
Franco at Frolics (400 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Southerndown
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SS884729
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan
Parish: St. Bride's Major
Nearest postcode: CF32 0RP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.
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