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Newport Sands is in Cardigan Bay, facing the Irish Sea and is also known as Traethmawr. This 1.5 km beach is a broad, long, flat, sand dune backed beach at the mouth of the River Nevern. At low tide you can wade across the river to Parrog.
The cliffs to the north are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Very popular with all kinds of watersports.
Facilities include a car park, toilets, cafe and seasonal lifeguards.
Newport Sands Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches around Fishguard, 54 beaches in Pembrokeshire, or check our list of Pembrokeshire 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
Newport Sands Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
Expect a temp in the range 17.4℃ to 19.2℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (SSW)
Expect a temp in the range 14.2℃ to 15℃ with wind speed 4.2 m/sec (SSW)
Expect a temp in the range 11.5℃ to 12.9℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 10.9℃ to 11.9℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (WSW)
Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 12℃ to 14.7℃ with wind speed 6.9 m/sec (WSW)
Fishguard weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Newport Sands Beach tide times.
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