The Knap Beach
Information
The Knap beach is a wide steeply sloping pebble beach popular with surfers. At low tide you do get some sand.
As you head along the coast the beach is backed by cliffs and there are good coastal walks near by.
Parking is behind the beach and toilets available.
The Knap Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for The Knap Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 4 beaches around Barry, 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
The Knap Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (WSW)
Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 10.1 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 2.1℃ to 4.1℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (NW)
Expect a temp in the range 6.3℃ to 7.2℃ with wind speed 10.3 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 10 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 8.4℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (WSW)
Barry weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
The Knap Beach tide times.
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