
Tenby South Beach
Tenby, Pembrokeshire · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
A golden sweep from pastel clifftop townhouses toward the monastery island of Caldey.
Water at Tenby South Beach (Tenby, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom) runs to about 17°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.
Open Tenby South Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~17°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear Carmarthen Bay blue with a big tidal range
- Sand
- A flat golden mile and a half from the Esplanade to Giltar Point
- Swimming
- Wide, gently shelving and mostly calm; lifeguards in peak season
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Beneath Tenby's pastel Georgian terraces, facing the monastery island of Caldey
- Beach type
- City & resort
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Tenby South Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Tenby South Beach?
Tenby South Beach is at Tenby, on the coast of United Kingdom.
What is the sea temperature at Tenby South Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Tenby South Beach reaches about 17°C. Clear Carmarthen Bay blue with a big tidal range.
When is the best time to visit Tenby South Beach?
The best time to visit Tenby South Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Tenby South Beach have?
Tenby South Beach has a flat golden mile and a half from the Esplanade to Giltar Point.
Is Tenby South Beach good for swimming?
Wide, gently shelving and mostly calm; lifeguards in peak season.
Does Tenby South Beach have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Tenby South Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
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