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Whitesands Beach
Place Category: Beaches
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.
There is a complete dog ban on this beach from 1st May to 30th September and boat by-laws apply.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches around St Davids, 54 beaches in Pembrokeshire, or check our list of Pembrokeshire Dog Friendly Beaches.
Whitesands Beach 7-day Weather Forecast
Light rain tomorrow through next Saturday, with temperatures peaking at 17°C on Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.Today's Forecast
14->176% 86% 20 mph
7:10 am 7:19 pmLight rain in the morning.Sunday, Sep 24th
13->1625% 88% 5 mph
7:11 am 7:17 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Monday, Sep 25th
12->158% 69% 7 mph
7:13 am 7:14 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Tuesday, Sep 26th
12->1513% 77% 7 mph
7:15 am 7:12 pmRain and windy starting in the afternoon.Wednesday, Sep 27th
14->1746% 99% 23 mph
7:16 am 7:10 pmLight rain and breezy in the morning.Thursday, Sep 28th
14->1638% 63% 17 mph
7:18 am 7:07 pmLight rain in the morning and overnight.Friday, Sep 29th
13->1722% 72% 19 mph
7:20 am 7:05 pmLight rain in the morning.Saturday, Sep 30th
12->1542% 100% 9 mph
7:21 am 7:03 pmWhitesands Beach Tide Times
Whitesands Beach Bathing Water Quality
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.
Photos from around the surrounding area