Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
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.
Our weather forecast for Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd
Today (Thursday, Feb 25)
Expect a temperature in the range 5.6℃ to 6.9℃ with a wind speed 3.4 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Feb 26
Expect a temperature in the range 5℃ to 6.2℃ with a wind speed 1.7 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Feb 27
Expect a temperature in the range 6.8℃ to 7.2℃ with a wind speed 5.3 m/sec (SSW)
Sunday, Feb 28
Expect a temperature in the range 5.3℃ to 5.7℃ with a wind speed 1.9 m/sec (ENE)
Monday, Mar 01
Expect a temperature in the range 5.4℃ to 5.8℃ with a wind speed 2.6 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Mar 02
Expect a temperature in the range 4℃ to 5.1℃ with a wind speed 3 m/sec (ESE)
Wednesday, Mar 03
Expect a temperature in the range 6.9℃ to 7.6℃ with a wind speed 3.8 m/sec (ESE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Abersoch Harbour Beach in Gwynedd.
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.
Warren Beach is a large sandy beach to the north of the river estuary and runs from Harbour beach in the south past the Warren holiday park and onto Llanbedrog Headland. Number of options to access Warren beach. To the north you have a small car park just below the headland, towards the centre and south you can park in Read more…
Criccieth Castle is perched in an imposing position on a headland, the castle is dominated by a twin-towered gatehouse. The castle built by Llywelyn the Great and was taken over by Edward I some 50 years later. Read more…
Pwllheli beach is a very long stretch of south facing sand on the Llyn Peninsula and is also known as Pwllheli South Beach. The beach starts out at the marina and stretches for approximately 3 miles to Llanbedrog and as you move away from the town you have a beautiful remove beach. Pwllheli is known as the unnoficial capital of the Llyn Peninsula. Read more…
Criccieth beach is a south facing beach with a mixture of sand and pebbles, located to the East of the castle and by the town. Facilities include parking, slipway, promenade, cafe and toilets. Read more…
Aberdaron beach is a sandy west facing beach at the picturesque village of Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula. The beach is large and gently shelving with relatively safe and clean bathing water. Overlooking the northern part of Cardigan Bay this area has numerous footpaths and scenic routes to explore. Facilities include car park, cafes, pubs and gift shops. Read more…
Criccieth Castle beach also known as Marine beach is a long sandy beach that sits to the west of the castle and stretches out of town. Car parking with more facilities within Criccieth. Read more…
Porth Ysgo is a wild and remote beach with cliffs, rocks and sand at low tide. Boulders very popular with climbers. No facilities, access is via 100 or so steps. Read more…
Llanbedrog beach and it’s colourful beach huts is a large sandy sheltered beach with views of Cardigan Bay, adjacent to woods. The beach is managed by the National Trust. Popular for watersports, although as it is sheltered it is not for the serious enthusiast. Dolphins and Porpoises may be seen in nearby waters. Facilities include the National Trust car park, Read more…
Trefor beach is alongside a small harbour and is sandy with some pebbles and rocks, situated on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd. You will sometimes see people surfing on the far side of the harbour. Facilities include car parking, slipway, toilets and an emergency phone by the beach and harbour, whilst the village has a small shop. Read more…
Abererch beach is a 4 mile stretch of sand from Pwllheli to Pen-y-Chain headland. The sand can get a little muddy near to the Pwllheli marina and this stretch of the beach is known as Glan-y-Mor but as you head out towards Abererch and then on to the headland you get some good sand. Popular for sea fishing. You have Read more…
Porth Ceiriad is at the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, between Abersoch and Hell’s Mouth. A sheltered steep shelving beach under the cliffs with access via a walk and steep steps. Good surfing beach although not recommended for beginners. Less experience surfers should stick to its neighbor Hell’s Mouth. Read more…
Dogs are not allowed between 1st April and 30th September.
