Newton Bay (Black Rock) Beach

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.

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

5.9℃–7.4℃

6.3 m/s (SSW)

Thu, Jan 15

6.4℃–7.4℃

9.8 m/s (SW)

Fri, Jan 16

4.5℃–4.9℃

5.2 m/s (SSW)

Sat, Jan 17

5.6℃–6℃

7.1 m/s (SE)

Sun, Jan 18

4.8℃–6.4℃

5.5 m/s (E)

Mon, Jan 19

5.8℃–6℃

3.9 m/s (E)

Tue, Jan 20

6.1℃–6.8℃

4 m/s (ESE)

Wed, Jan 21

5.5℃–7.2℃

4.2 m/s (SE)

Our Porthcawl weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK