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Whitesands Bay — United Kingdom
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Whitesands Bay

Pembrokeshire, Wales · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A golden surf bay under the rocky headland at the western tip of Wales, gazing out to Ramsey Island.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 16°C at Whitesands Bay (Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom) in high summer; the season runs Year-round. It holds Blue Flag status for bathing-water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~16°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, clear Atlantic blue
Sand
Wide golden sand
Swimming
Lively swell; lifeguarded flags in summer
Surf
A reliable beach-break below the tip of Wales
Best time to visit
Year-round
Setting
A golden surf bay beneath rocky St David's Head, facing Ramsey Island
Beach type
Surf coast
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Whitesands Bay: frequently asked questions

Where is Whitesands Bay?

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

What is the sea temperature at Whitesands Bay?

In the warm season the sea at Whitesands Bay reaches about 16°C. Cool, clear Atlantic blue.

When is the best time to visit Whitesands Bay?

The best time to visit Whitesands Bay is Year-round.

What kind of sand does Whitesands Bay have?

Whitesands Bay has wide golden sand.

Is Whitesands Bay good for swimming?

Lively swell; lifeguarded flags in summer.

Can you surf at Whitesands Bay?

A reliable beach-break below the tip of Wales.

Does Whitesands Bay have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Whitesands Bay holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Llywelyn2000 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source