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Broad Haven South Beach

Pembrokeshire, Wales


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Broadhaven South Beach, located in southern Pembrokeshire, is a popular destination for families and surfers alike, offering a large sandy beach surrounded by a rugged coastline. .

Broadhaven South Beach is one of two beaches in Pembrokeshire with this name, and it measures approximately 350 metres in length at low tide. The beach faces south-east and is backed by sand dunes, with limestone cliffs on either side. The bay forms part of the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation, confirming the high conservation status of the area, and the bathing water lies within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

The beach is a top spot for families, with a lifeguard on duty during the summer months, an ice cream kiosk, and a large car park. On a west-south-west swell, it is popular with surfers, although the nearby Newgale and Druidstone beaches are probably better suited for this type of activity. At low tide, the sands stretch for a considerable distance, making the beach feel spacious and uncrowded. However, visitors should be cautious of strong currents that can change quickly.

There are several ways to access the beach, including walking through the scenic dunes or climbing down steep steps cut into the side of one of the encircling cliffs. The beach offers plenty of opportunities for exploration, including discovering small caves and underground springs on the islands and boulders on the west side of the cove. Visitors can also search for fish and other fauna in a spring that leads through lily ponds close to the sand dunes. Further exploration of the area can lead to the Bosherton Lakes, a series of flooded valleys managed by the National Trust.

For those looking for amenities, Bosherton Village offers a range of cafes, pubs, and shops. The village is a short distance from the beach and provides a convenient base for visitors.

Broad Haven South Beach is adjacent to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 90%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 24mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 14%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 23mph

The tide at Broad Haven South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:07 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:40 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Lily Ponds (0.9 miles)
St Govan's Chapel (1 miles)
Stackpole Walled Garden (2.7 miles)
Fishing and Foraging Wales (4.1 miles)
Drew Buckley Photography (4.4 miles)
Lamphey Bishop's Palace (4.6 miles)
Pembroke Castle (4.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Bosherston

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SR979939

Coordinates: 51°36'29"N 4°55'10"W

Mapcode: GBR G9.0L8Y

What 3 Words: haggling.joined.seaweed

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Pembrokeshire

Parish: Stackpole and Castlemartin

Nearest postcode: SA71 5DZ

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