The four miles of Swansea Bay stretches from Swansea Marina at the mouth of the River Tawe to Mumbles Head in the west. The beach faces south east towards the Bristol Channel and the best sandy spots are towards the Swansea end of the bay.
A promenade runs along the edge of the bay and in the middle is Blackpill, with a cafe and paddling pools.
The bay is ideal for watersports of all kind.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Swansea Bay 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.
Our weather forecast for Swansea in Swansea Bay and The Gower
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Swansea Bay Beach in Swansea Bay and The Gower.
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The Wales Airshow is a free event held along the 8 km (5 mile) seafront between Mumbles and Swansea City. With a backdrop of the beautiful Swansea Bay, you will see a wide range of vintage planes and formal displays along with plenty of entertainment on the seafront. Read more…
The Dylan Thomas Centre is a permanent exhibition to the life and works of the poet Dylan Thomas, located in the maritime quarter of Swansea, South Wales. The centre’s building was formerly Swansea’s Guildhall which was built in 1825. Following extensive refurbishment, the Dylan Thomas Centre was opened in 1995. For any Dylan enthusiasts or those interested in poetry, the Read more…
Three Cliffs Bay is a large sandy beach, no surprise in that it takes it’s name from the three cliffs that jut out into the sea. The bay is split into individual beaches backed by cliffs that as the tide goes out they join up to creatre a large expanse of sand that includes Oxwich Bay beach to the west. Read more…
The Swansea Observatory, also known as theMarina Towers Observatory and Tower of the Ecliptic, is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea. The building was designed by Robin Campbell in 1988 and consists of two towers and was previously home to Wales’s largest optical astronomical telescope until the Swansea Astronomical Society vacated the site. Read more…
Swansea Castle is a ruined 13th century castle situated in central Swansea in South Wales. An ancient monument now surrounded by modern buildings and roads, it may be hard to picture how the castle originally looked. This was first a motte and bailey settlement from the early 12th century that was added to over the following century. The tower from Read more…
The National Waterfront Museum is an industrial and maritime heritage museum in Swansea, South Wales that was opened in 2005. The museum is housed in an original listed waterfront warehouse in the maritime quarter of the city which then links through to the contemporary slate and glass section. Explore the museum and details of 300 years of industrial innovation in Read more…
Jersey Marine beach stretches from the River Neath estuary to Swansea Docks and the beach is backed by sand dunes at Crymlyn Burrows to the north. It is a very quiet beach compared to its neighbours, partly due to it’s difficult access. The tide can go out over a mile which means mud can be ahazard and by the river estuary Read more…
Oxwich Bay beach is one of the Gower’s most popular beaches, with good access and two and half miles of sand backed by sand dunes, salt marshes and woodland. Popular for all watersports including, sailing, kitesurfing, surfing, water-skiing, diving and windsurfing. It is a safe beach for swimming. You can walk across the sand towards Three Cliffs Bay. Read more…
