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Aberystwyth South Beach

Ceredigion, Wales


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The sheltered, sloping sand and shingle beach is located in the middle of Cardigan Bay.

The beach measures some 350 metres in width and is located between the castle and the harbour breakwater, backed by the Edwardian town of Aberystwyth.

Aberystwyth South Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 24 April

Tonight
Chance of rain 86%
Min temp. 3°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 7mph
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Chance of rain 48%
Max temp. 10°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Aberystwyth South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:08 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:28 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.2°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Aberystwyth South Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Aberystwyth Castle (0.2 miles)
Aberystwyth War Memorial (0.2 miles)
The Seafront (0.4 miles)
Ceredigion Museum (0.4 miles)
The Libertine Cocktail Bar (0.4 miles)
Vale of Rheidol Railway (0.5 miles)
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (0.9 miles)
National Library of Wales (0.9 miles)
Aberystwyth Arts Centre (1.1 miles)
Hafod Uchtryd (3.5 miles)

Places to eat near Aberystwyth South Beach

Agnelli's Trattoria & Deli (220 yards)
Ultracomida (50 yards)
Medina (150 yards)
Casablanca (150 yards)
Backyard BBQ (200 yards)
Gwesty Cymru (160 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Trefechan, Aberystwyth

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SN579813

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Ceredigion

Parish: Aberystwyth

Nearest postcode: SY23 1JX

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