Whitesands beach is one of the most popular sandy beaches in Pembrokeshire, and this west facing beach is also known as Porth Mawr.
In the summer it can get quite crowded on both the beach and in the water. To help swimming and surfing areas marked by lifeguard flags during the season.
Good coast path walks from car park.
Whitesands Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Whitesands beach has a dog ban from 1st May to 30th September.
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 St Davids in Pembrokeshire
Today (Thursday, Feb 25)
Expect a temperature in the range 7.3℃ to 8.2℃ with a wind speed 7 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Feb 26
Expect a temperature in the range 7.5℃ to 8.1℃ with a wind speed 2.9 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Feb 27
Expect a temperature in the range 8.1℃ to 8.2℃ with a wind speed 4.8 m/sec (SW)
Sunday, Feb 28
Expect a temperature in the range 4.7℃ to 6℃ with a wind speed 1.8 m/sec (ESE)
Monday, Mar 01
Expect a temperature in the range 6.1℃ to 7.3℃ with a wind speed 4 m/sec (E)
Tuesday, Mar 02
Expect a temperature in the range 7.4℃ to 8.4℃ with a wind speed 10.5 m/sec (SE)
Wednesday, Mar 03
Expect a temperature in the range 7.7℃ to 8.4℃ with a wind speed 3.8 m/sec (SE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Whitesands Beach in Pembrokeshire.
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Llyfn beach is a west facing sandy beach backed by impressive cliffs. This can be a dangerous beach for swimming due to strong currents and undertow. Very steep open tread metal steps access to beach from cliff top. A few parking options exist at either Porthgain and walk, Abereiddy and walk or at Barry Island Farm (permission of farmer, charge Read more…
Caerfai Bay beach is a sandy beach with a high water pebble bank. At high tide you don’t get much beach but as the tide goes out the beach becomes much larger and wider and the waters are shallow. The beach faces south west into the Atlantic Ocean and is backed by purple sandstone cliffs, this sandstone was quarried for Read more…
Newgale Sands is nearly 3 km long, backed with a high tide pebble bank. At high water most of the beach is completely submerged but at other times a glorious wide sandy beach, popular with dog walkers, surfers, kitesurfers and windsurfers etc. Due to its size and excellent sand conditions makes a good kite buggy and kite boarding beach. Facilities Read more…
South Bishop Lighthouse (also known as Emsger) is situated on a outcrop of rock in St George’s Channel 4¾ miles south west of St David’s Head, Pembrokeshire. The lighthouse was built in 1839 and acts primarily as a waymark for vessels navigating offshore and secondly to assist vessels navigating around the Bishops and Clerks. Read more…
Porthselau beach is a small sandy beach at the southern end of Whitesands Bay. The beach has some rocky outcrops which you need to avoid when swimming. No facilities although there is a campsite on the cliff-top above the beach. Read more…
Porthclais beach is really more a harbour than a beach. You have sand at low water but not what you would call a spectacular beach. To gain access to sandy part you need to walk down the harbour which has a stream running through it. Good access to cliff path walks from the National Trust car park a few yards Read more…
Porthmelgan beach is a remote beach on St David’s Head overlooking Ramsay island. At high tide the beach is pebbles but sand becomes visible as the tide goes out. The beach is sheltered by rocky cliffs and a large stream cuts across the beach. Porthmelgan beach is a popular choice rather than the busier Whitesands Bay beach with access being a Read more…
Whitesands beach has a dog ban from 1st May to 30th September.
