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Ogmore Central Beach is a well-known beach along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, although it suffers from litter and refuse. The beach is popular with families, surfers, and canoeists. It features a surf club and toilets, but apart from an ice cream van, there are no other immediate facilities available. Visitors can find great local pubs half a mile up the river by Ogmore Castle.
The beach has a variety of activities to offer, including swimming, surfing, fishing, and walking. However, swimmers are advised to stick to designated swimming areas and avoid the River Ogmore due to safety reasons. Life guards are on duty daily from July through to September. The beach is also suitable for watersports such as kayaking and canoeing.
Ogmore-by-Sea, where the beach is located, is a charming seaside village in the St Brides Major community on the Glamorgan coast in Wales. The village is close to Bridgend and a short drive from Cardiff. A large parking area can be reached from the B4524, with toilets available. The beach can be accessed via a long ramp that descends the side of the rocky cliffs.
The area has a rich history, with Ogmore Castle offering a glimpse into Wales' medieval past. The beach and surrounding area are also known for their stunning geology and diverse wildlife, making it a nature lover's paradise. Visitors can take a walk along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, part of the Vale Trail 1, and enjoy the area's rare plants and seabirds.
Ogmore Beach welcomes dogs all year round without restrictions, making it one of the best dog-friendly beaches in the area. Visitors are advised to check tide times to make the most of their beach experience and bring sturdy shoes for rocky areas.
Ogmore Central Beach is on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 20% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Ogmore Central Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:57 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:19 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Local park free from September to May. Charges apply during the summer.
Dogs are allowed
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Aberogwr (Ogmore-by-Sea)
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SS862747
Coordinates: 51°27'36"N 3°38'18"W
Mapcode: GBR H9.MCHN
What 3 Words: wording.rigs.snake
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: Vale of Glamorgan
Parish: St. Bride's Major
Nearest postcode: CF32 0PH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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