Information
Sandy Bay beach in Porthcawl is a large sheltered and sandy beach in front of the fairground known as Coney Beach. Sandy Bay curves round and joins onto Trecco Bay beach after Rhych Point.
Sandy Bay is popular with families who can enjoy a traditional seaside location including donkey and pony rides on the beach, alongside other facilities such as trampolines and bouncy castles and the adjacent Coney Beach Fun Fair.
This beach is popular with surfers.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Sandy 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.
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.
Weather
Sandy Bay Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Porthcawl, Bridgend

Expect a temp in the range 11.9℃ to 12.1℃ with wind speed 7.6 m/sec (W)

Expect a temp in the range 11.8℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 6.8 m/sec (WSW)

Expect a temp in the range 12.6℃ to 12.9℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (W)

Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 13.1℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (WNW)

Expect a temp in the range 8.8℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (NNW)

Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (ENE)

Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (E)
Porthcawl weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Sandy Bay Beach tide times.
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