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 Mumbles in Swansea Bay and The Gower
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Langland Bay Beach in Swansea Bay and The Gower.
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.
Bracelet Bay is a small cove next to the lighthouse, west of Mumbles village. The beach is gently sloping and has lots of rock pools to explore and the sand is exposed as the tide drops. Swimmers need to be careful of the rocks and strong rip currents between the two islands of Mumbles Head. Facilities include a large car Read more…
Limeslade Bay beach is a small sand and pebble tidal cove. At high tide the beach almost disappears and pebbly, but as the tide goes out, the sand is exposed, along with numerous rock pools. A coastal path joins Limeslade with other local bays of Rotherslade, Langland and Caswell Bay. Read more…
Brandy Cove beach is within a secluded bay only reached by walking, either along the beach at low tide from Caswell beach or along the coast paths. The cove is wrapped by cliffs and the beach itself is a mix of sand, rocks and pebbles. The bay gets its name from stories of smugglers who landed alcohol and tabacco. Brandy Read more…
Pwlldu Bay beach is National Trust owned. Used to be a site for limestone mining. This lovely cove is backed by extensive woodland, and is stunning. Pwll Du Bay was once a limestone quarry with the remaining buildings were once inns supporting the workers. The bay also has stories around being a smuggling cove. Pwll Du Head is the highest Read more…
Caswell Bay Beach is a gently sloping and sandy beach, located on the south Gower Coast, west of Langland Bay and Mumbles Head. The sandy beach is between two limestone cliffs headlands and is ideal for families with large beach area and rock pools. Good surfing and ideal for beginners. Facilities include a promenade with several seaside shops, parking and Read more…
For over 200 years the Mumbles Lighthouse has guided vessels along the coast and into Swansea Bay, past the hazards of the Mixon Shoal ½ mile to the South. This unmanned lighthouse is built on the outer of two islands, known as Mumbles Head, lying about 500 yards to the E.S.E. of the mainland known as Mumbles, Swansea. The station Read more…
