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Swansea Slipway Beach

(Swansea Maritime Quarter Beach)

Swansea, Wales


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The Bay is wide and sweeping, measuring some 9 kilometres in length, from Mumbles Head in the west, to the River Tawe in the east.

The beach faces south east towards the Bristol Channel and is backed by the urban area of Swansea. The beach slopes gently and comprises of sand, pebble and mud flats. At low tide the waters are shallow and a long distance from the shore front.

Swansea Slipway Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

Bay Sand Mud

Weather and tides for Tuesday 19 March

Today
Chance of rain 17%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 11°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 84%
Min temp. 10°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 9mph

The tide at Swansea Slipway Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:35 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:05 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.6°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Swansea Slipway Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Breakout Live Swansea (0.6 miles)
Dylan Thomas Birth Place (1.3 miles)
Bracelet Bay (1.4 miles)
Egypt Centre (1.9 miles)
The Escape Game (2 miles)
Clyne Gardens (2.9 miles)
The Pilot of Mumbles (3.6 miles)
Langland Bay (4.6 miles)
Caswell Bay (5.1 miles)
Progress Surf Swansea Surf School (6.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Swansea

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS660923

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Swansea

Parish: Castle

Nearest postcode: SA1 1YB

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