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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.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 8 beaches around Swansea, 17 beaches in Swansea Bay and The Gower, or check our list of Swansea Bay and The Gower Dog Friendly Beaches.
Beach Water Quality
- 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.
Weather
Swansea Bay Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Swansea, Swansea Bay and The Gower

Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 12.1℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (N)

Expect a temp in the range 9.4℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (NNE)

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 1.5 m/sec (N)

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 1.2 m/sec (NNW)

Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 0.7 m/sec (N)

Expect a temp in the range 11.9℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (NNE)

Expect a temp in the range 11.1℃ to 12.6℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (NE)
Swansea weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Swansea Bay Beach tide times.
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