
Wild & scenic
Rhossili Bay
Gower, Wales · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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A three-mile golden sweep repeatedly voted Britain’s best beach.
The sea at Rhossili Bay (Gower, Wales, United Kingdom) is typically around 17°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun–Sep.
Open Rhossili Bay on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~17°C in the warm season
- Water
- Cold Atlantic
- Sand
- Golden
- Swimming
- Cold, rips
- Surf
- Good
- Best time to visit
- Jun–Sep
- Setting
- 3 mi sweep under a down
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Rhossili Bay: frequently asked questions
Where is Rhossili Bay?
Rhossili Bay is at Gower, on the coast of United Kingdom.
What is the sea temperature at Rhossili Bay?
In the warm season the sea at Rhossili Bay reaches about 17°C. Cold Atlantic.
When is the best time to visit Rhossili Bay?
The best time to visit Rhossili Bay is Jun–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Rhossili Bay have?
Rhossili Bay has golden.
Is Rhossili Bay good for swimming?
Cold, rips.
Can you surf at Rhossili Bay?
Good.
Photo: Alan Hughes (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source