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Whitmore Bay is huge sandy beach that lies between the two peninsulas of Friar’s Point and Nell’s Point. As the tide goes out you get more sand to play on.
Whitmore Bay is the main Barry Island beach and is between the smaller Jackson’s Bay around Nell’s Point and the Little Island or Old Harbour beach around Friar’s Point.
Whitmore Bay is the heart of Barry island and you have a wide selection of facilities on hand day and night: toilets, beach hut rental, cafes, restaurants, pubs, amusements and shops.
Whitmore Bay Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Whitmore Bay Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 3 beaches around Barry Island, 13 beaches in Vale of Glamorgan, or check our list of Vale of Glamorgan 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
Our 7 day weather forecast for Barry Island in Vale of Glamorgan
Expect a temp in the range 15℃ to 16.6℃ with wind speed 7.7 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 14.4℃ to 15.4℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (WSW)
Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 13.4℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (NW)
Expect a temp in the range 14.9℃ to 16.3℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (NE)
Expect a temp in the range 13.5℃ to 16.1℃ with wind speed 0.4 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 11.8℃ to 13.9℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (ESE)
Expect a temp in the range 14.7℃ to 15.4℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (NE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Whitmore Bay Beach in Vale of Glamorgan.
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