The beach is approximately 1 km across, facing west out to the Atlantic Ocean and lies in front of sand dunes and marsh land. This beach picks up the strongest Atlantic swells and as a consequence is extremely popular with surfers. Castlemartin Corse drains land to the east and is the dominant freshwater influence to the bathing water. The bathing water lies within the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation and the surrounding area forms part of the Limestone Coast of South West Wales and Castlemartin Corse Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The bathing water is also located within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, further highlighting the environmental value of the area.
Beach type: sand
Nearest town: Pembroke
Local authority: Pembrokeshire Council
OS Grid Reference: SR882996
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Milford Haven
Tourist Information Centre
Suite 19, Cedar Court
Milford Haven Pembrokeshire
Wales
SA73 3LS
Phone 01437 771 818
Email milford.tic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Seasonal opening
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Forecast for Tuesday 24 April
06:00
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Chance of rain | 93% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1015 |
Humidity | 98% |
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09:00
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Chance of rain | 65% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1015 |
Humidity | 97% |
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12:00
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Chance of rain | 84% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1012 |
Humidity | 98% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 90% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1009 |
Humidity | 97% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 17% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() WNW |
Pressure | 1009 |
Humidity | 95% |
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21:00
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Chance of rain | 6% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() W |
Pressure | 1011 |
Humidity | 96% |
UV Index | n/a |
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Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.
In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.
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