Rest Bay Beach
Rest Bay beach is approximately 2.5 kilometres at low tide, and faces south west towards the Bristol Channel. The beach is a mix of sand with rock slabs and pebbles at the high tide line.
Porthcawl town sits in the south-east end of the bay, while the north-west end has the Royal Porthcawl Golf Course.
Popular with surfers, windsurfing and kitesurfing in designated zones.
Rest Bay Beach is a Blue Flag Beach.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Rest Bay Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 4 beaches around Porthcawl, 4 beaches in Bridgend, or check our list of Bridgend Dog Friendly Beaches.
Visit Rest Bay Beach
Beach Water Quality
- Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
- Good: generally good water quality
- Sufficient: meets minimum standards
- Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
7 Day Weather Forecast

Expect a temp in the range 15.2℃ to 15.7℃ with wind speed 7.6 m/sec (W)

Expect a temp in the range 13℃ to 14.1℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (NW)

Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 14.8℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (N)

Expect a temp in the range 15.6℃ to 16.5℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NW)

Expect a temp in the range 15.7℃ to 16.8℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (NE)

Expect a temp in the range 14℃ to 17℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (ENE)

Expect a temp in the range 15.1℃ to 16.9℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (NNE)
Porthcawl weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Rest Bay Beach Tide Times
Where to stay ...
You may also like ...
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.