Little Island Beach
The two main beaches on Barry Island are Whitmore Bay between the two peninsulas of Friar’s Point and Nell’s Point, and the other is the smaller and secluded Jackson’s Bay around the headland and cliffs, connected by Clement Coley Walk.
Little Island beach sits on the far side of Friar’s Point round near the old harbour, this is sometimes referred to old harbour beach. When the tide is out you have a massive expanse of sand and can make it over to the Knap. A good alternative is the two main Barry Island beaches of Whitmore Bay and Jackson’s Bay are busy.
Car parking is by the old harbour or a walk from Whitmore Bay on the other side of Friar’s Point. To get to other facilities you need to head to Whitmore Bay.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Little Island Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 13 beaches in Vale of Glamorgan, or check our list of Vale of Glamorgan Dog Friendly Beaches.
Planning your visit to Little Island Beach
Little Island Beach, Barry Island, Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan , United Kingdom
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Little Island Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Barry Island weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Little Island Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Little Island Beach is at Barry 1.41 km (0.87 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Little Island Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Tue 03 Oct
Low Tide at 03:02 (Height 1.11m)
High Tide at 09:07 (Height 11.79m)
Low Tide at 15:14 (Height 1.52m)
High Tide at 21:25 (Height 11.49m)
Wed 04 Oct
Low Tide at 03:28 (Height 1.80m)
High Tide at 09:37 (Height 11.03m)
Low Tide at 15:37 (Height 2.26m)
High Tide at 21:56 (Height 10.51m)
Thu 05 Oct
Low Tide at 03:50 (Height 2.59m)
High Tide at 10:06 (Height 10.13m)
Low Tide at 16:00 (Height 3.08m)
High Tide at 22:28 (Height 9.44m)
Fri 06 Oct
Low Tide at 04:17 (Height 3.43m)
High Tide at 10:39 (Height 9.18m)
Low Tide at 16:31 (Height 3.95m)
High Tide at 23:12 (Height 8.41m)
Sat 07 Oct
Low Tide at 04:57 (Height 4.29m)
High Tide at 11:33 (Height 8.30m)
Low Tide at 17:30 (Height 4.79m)
Sun 08 Oct
High Tide at 00:38 (Height 7.69m)
Low Tide at 06:24 (Height 4.95m)
High Tide at 13:24 (Height 7.91m)
Low Tide at 19:52 (Height 5.02m)
Mon 09 Oct
High Tide at 02:40 (Height 7.90m)
Low Tide at 08:32 (Height 4.72m)
High Tide at 15:10 (Height 8.48m)
Low Tide at 21:38 (Height 4.21m)
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