Dunraven Bay beach, No dogs allowed on the beach between 1 May and 30 September.Dunraven Bay beach, also known as Southerndown Beach after the small village Read more [...]
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Dunraven Bay Beach Information
Dunraven Bay beach, also known as Southerndown Beach after the small village nearby, is a sand and pebble beach popular with families and watersports (windsurfing, surfing and kayaks). The beach here is a west facing beach on the Atlantic coast, off-shore winds from the East generate some good surf.
When the tide is out you have a great expanse of sand and there are many rock pools, a good place to look for fossils amongst the rocks.
You have a second beach to the South just over the headland that rarely has anyone on it, partly due to the steep steps down the cliffs. This second beach is one of the largest in Glamorgan but be careful as tide conditions can cut you off from the steps.
The headland is Witches Point, designated under SSSI for geological importance.
The beach due to it’s unspoilt scenery and remoteness has been used in films and TV series that include Doctor Who and Merlin.
Facilities include car parking, toilets and cafe and lifeguards in the summer.
Dunraven Bay Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dunraven Bay beach, No dogs allowed on the beach between 1 May and 30 September.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have one beach around Southerndown, 13 beaches in Vale of Glamorgan, or check our list of Vale of Glamorgan Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Water Quality
Beach Bathing Water QualityWater 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.
- Tides
- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Rain on Saturday through Tuesday, with high temperatures rising to 13°C on Saturday.Mostly cloudy throughout the day and windy in the morning.Today's Forecast
4->722% 86% 22 mph
8:13 am 4:07 pmMostly cloudy starting in the afternoon and windy overnight.Friday, Dec 14th
2->50% 56% 17 mph
8:13 am 4:07 pmRain until evening and windy throughout the day.Saturday, Dec 15th
5->1398% 95% 21 mph
8:14 am 4:07 pmFoggy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening.Sunday, Dec 16th
7->985% 77% 12 mph
8:15 am 4:07 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day and windy overnight.Monday, Dec 17th
6->1138% 58% 11 mph
8:16 am 4:07 pmWindy until afternoon and rain until evening.Tuesday, Dec 18th
9->1298% 100% 22 mph
8:17 am 4:07 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Wednesday, Dec 19th
8->968% 88% 12 mph
8:17 am 4:08 pmFoggy in the morning.Thursday, Dec 20th
6->1076% 82% 10 mph
8:18 am 4:08 pm - Reviews
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Lovely family beach.
When the tide is out the large sandy beach with clear water is perfect for families. when tide is in you loose the sand but there are large areas of flat rock to lay out on. parking is reasonable and easy. Toilets and cafe are available.