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Swansea Bay Sketty Lane Beach is part of the extensive sand and mud flats that make up Swansea Bay, a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and beachgoers alike. The beach is situated just minutes away from the heart of Swansea city centre and is easily accessible by car, with a nearby car park located along the A4067 (Mumbles Road).
The beach is backed by a path suitable for pedestrians and cyclists, which goes around the bay in both directions, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Nearby amenities include Swansea University and Singleton Hospital, which are located on the other side of the road from the beach. Visitors can also find a range of shops, eateries, and amenities in Swansea city centre, which is just a short distance away.
The shoreline at Sketty Lane beach is sandy, with a vast expanse of sand and mudflats exposed in the bay at low tide. Visitors can walk along the beach towards Swansea West Pier and Swansea Marina, which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and a coastal park. Alternatively, walking towards Mumbles, the beach is backed by the Singleton Park Boating Lake and a 'FootGolf' course.
Swansea Bay Sketty Lane Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Bay Sand Mud
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 30mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 83% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
The tide at Swansea Bay Sketty Lane Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:35 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:38 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Shops
Litter bins
Recreation Ground Car Park is next to the beach.
Restrictions apply during the season: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dogsonbeaches
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
Location: Lower Sketty, Swansea
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SS628913
Coordinates: 51°36'14"N 3°58'55"W
Mapcode: GBR GX.VV1Q
What 3 Words: chose.learns.civic
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: Swansea
Parish: Sketty
Nearest postcode: SA2 8PY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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