Cold-water coast

Barafundle Bay

Pembrokeshire, Wales · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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A Caribbean-looking crescent of golden sand hidden beyond a clifftop walk on the Welsh coast.

The sea at Barafundle Bay (Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom) is typically around 17°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are June to September.

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Sea temperature: ~17°C in the warm season
Water: Clear blue-green, sheltered and calm
Sand: Arc of soft golden sand reached only on foot over a headland
Swimming: Sheltered and swimmable, though bracing
Best time to visit: June to September
Setting: Dunes, pine trees and clifftop coast path with no road access
Beach type: Cold-water coast
Region: Europe

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Barafundle Bay: frequently asked questions

Where is Barafundle Bay?

Barafundle Bay is at Pembrokeshire, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Barafundle Bay?

In the warm season the sea at Barafundle Bay reaches about 17°C. Clear blue-green, sheltered and calm.

When is the best time to visit Barafundle Bay?

The best time to visit Barafundle Bay is June to September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Barafundle Bay have?

Barafundle Bay has arc of soft golden sand reached only on foot over a headland.

Is Barafundle Bay good for swimming?

Sheltered and swimmable, though bracing.

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