Port Eynon beach is a mile long sand and pebble beach backed by sand dunes on the south-west corner of the Gower peninsula. The sand dunes have boardwalks to help exploring and at low tide you can see the remains of ancient peat beds, the old harbour wall and at the far end of the bay an 18th Century ruin of the old Salt House can be seen.
Very popular with all watersports.
The beach is backed by the village of Port Eynon that has a car park.
Port Eynon Beach is a Blue Flag Beach.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Port Eynon Beach.
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 7℃ to 8.2℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (ESE)
Tuesday, Mar 28 Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 8.8℃ with wind speed 7.5 m/sec (SSE)
Wednesday, Mar 29 Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Mar 30 Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 12 m/sec (SW)
Friday, Mar 31 Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 13.8 m/sec (SW)
Saturday, Apr 01 Expect a temp in the range 8.8℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 10.5 m/sec (WNW)
Sunday, Apr 02 Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 8.2℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (WNW)
Port Eynon weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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