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Three Cliffs Bay — United Kingdom
Wild & scenic

Three Cliffs Bay

Gower, Wales · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

NotableEurope

Golden sand curls round a tidal creek beneath three limestone peaks and a ruined castle, the defining view of Gower.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 18°C at Three Cliffs Bay (Gower, Wales, United Kingdom) in high summer; the season runs Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~18°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, clear blue with strong tides
Sand
Golden sand around a winding creek
Swimming
Beware fast tides and rip; a paddling and walking beach
Surf
Occasional swell
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A wild bay of three limestone peaks, a ruined castle and a tidal creek on Gower
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Three Cliffs Bay: frequently asked questions

Where is Three Cliffs Bay?

Three Cliffs Bay is at Gower, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Three Cliffs Bay?

In the warm season the sea at Three Cliffs Bay reaches about 18°C. Cool, clear blue with strong tides.

When is the best time to visit Three Cliffs Bay?

The best time to visit Three Cliffs 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 Three Cliffs Bay have?

Three Cliffs Bay has golden sand around a winding creek.

Is Three Cliffs Bay good for swimming?

Beware fast tides and rip; a paddling and walking beach.

Can you surf at Three Cliffs Bay?

Occasional swell.

Photo: Matthias W. from Kiel, Germany (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source