**🏝️ Newton Bay / Black Rock Beach At a Glance**
- 📍 Location: East of Porthcawl, Bridgend, South Wales
- 🏖️ Beach Type: Mixed — sand with rock sections and rock pools
- 🐶 Dog Access: Allowed year-round (dog friendly)
- ☕ Facilities: Minimal on the beach. Nearest facilities (shops, pub, toilets) in Newton village or Trecco Bay Holiday Park
- 🚗 Parking: Pay & display parking on Beach Road / Bay View Road
Newton Bay, also called Black Rock Beach, lies to the east of Porthcawl. It’s a long stretch of beach that transitions between sand and rocky zones, backed by dunes and stretching toward the mouth of the River Ogmore. Behind the beach lies the Newton Burrows & Merthyr Mawr Dunes, a protected area (SSSI) that adds a wild, natural feel.
It’s favoured by walkers, watersports enthusiasts (including windsurfing, kitesurfing, and jet skis), and people who enjoy a more natural, less commercialised beach experience. People looking for a family beach tend to look towards one of the other Porthcawl Bays.
Newton Bay Beach is an all-year-round dog-friendly beach.
There is car parking and a slipway, but for other facilities, including toilets, you must go to Newton Village or Trecco Bay holiday park.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today
10.2℃–10.9℃
10.6 m/s (WSW)
Tue, Nov 11
11.4℃–12.6℃
7.5 m/s (SSW)
Wed, Nov 12
12.2℃–12.9℃
6.4 m/s (SW)
Thu, Nov 13
12.7℃–13.1℃
5.5 m/s (S)
Fri, Nov 14
9.6℃–10.9℃
9.9 m/s (ENE)
Sat, Nov 15
7.3℃–7.9℃
11.7 m/s (E)
Sun, Nov 16
4.3℃–5.7℃
7.5 m/s (ENE)
Mon, Nov 17
3.9℃–4.3℃
7.1 m/s (E)
Our Porthcawl weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Map, Directions & Contact Info
Newton Bay (Black Rock) Beach, Beach Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend CF36 5NE, United Kingdom
Where to Stay
Nearby Attractions
While visiting Newton Bay (Black Rock) Beach, take the opportunity to explore other attractions in the area.
FAQs
- Can I bring my dog to Newton Bay Beach?
Yes, Newton Bay Beach is dog-friendly throughout the year.
- Is there parking nearby?
Yes, Pay & display parking on Beach Road / Bay View Road.
- Are there lifeguards?
Yes, Newton Bay does not have lifeguards.
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