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West Angle Bay Beach

West Angle Bay is a sandy beach with rock pools at low tide, the beach lies within West Angle Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

A few interesting facts:

The chimney is what remains of the old brick works which were shipped out from the beach.
The cannon in the car park weighs 18 tonnes and was removed from the sea below Chapel Bay Fort, part of the Victorian fortifications built in the area.
Thorn Island was built in 1842, the first of the Victorian fortifications to be built in the area. Boat trips can be arranged.

Facilities include car parking, toilets, café, picnic area and you have a steep narrow ramp to beach (not suitable for boat launching).

West Angle Bay Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

We have no current information on dog restrictions for West Angle Bay Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 54 beaches in Pembrokeshire, or check our list of Pembrokeshire Dog Friendly Beaches.

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West Angle Bay Beach 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.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 9℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (E)

Tuesday, Mar 28

Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (SSE)

Wednesday, Mar 29

Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (S)

Thursday, Mar 30

Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 10.1℃ with wind speed 10.1 m/sec (SW)

Friday, Mar 31

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 10.9 m/sec (SW)

Saturday, Apr 01

Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (WNW)

Sunday, Apr 02

Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 7.3℃ with wind speed 7.2 m/sec (WNW)

Pembroke weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

West Angle Bay Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to West Angle Bay Beach is at Dale Roads 3.24 km (2.02 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.

Mon 27 Mar
   Low Tide at 03:27 (Height 1.44m)
   High Tide at 09:37 (Height 6.09m)
   Low Tide at 15:42 (Height 1.76m)
   High Tide at 21:50 (Height 5.85m)

Tue 28 Mar
   Low Tide at 04:02 (Height 2.01m)
   High Tide at 10:16 (Height 5.52m)
   Low Tide at 16:18 (Height 2.32m)
   High Tide at 22:32 (Height 5.35m)

Wed 29 Mar
   Low Tide at 04:49 (Height 2.55m)
   High Tide at 11:08 (Height 4.99m)
   Low Tide at 17:12 (Height 2.81m)
   High Tide at 23:37 (Height 4.91m)

Thu 30 Mar
   Low Tide at 06:14 (Height 2.94m)
   High Tide at 12:37 (Height 4.63m)
   Low Tide at 18:58 (Height 3.07m)

Fri 31 Mar
   High Tide at 01:33 (Height 4.78m)
   Low Tide at 08:19 (Height 2.87m)
   High Tide at 14:31 (Height 4.75m)
   Low Tide at 20:47 (Height 2.83m)

Sat 01 Apr
   High Tide at 03:05 (Height 5.11m)
   Low Tide at 09:33 (Height 2.44m)
   High Tide at 15:40 (Height 5.19m)
   Low Tide at 21:48 (Height 2.35m)

Sun 02 Apr
   High Tide at 03:59 (Height 5.58m)
   Low Tide at 10:21 (Height 1.95m)
   High Tide at 16:24 (Height 5.66m)
   Low Tide at 22:32 (Height 1.86m)