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The beach is situated approximately 1.5 kilometres north east of the River Clwyd, within a long sandy stretch of beach extending over 2.5 kilometres from the Clwyd Estuary to Splash Point. The beach features a large tidal range and a gentle slope from the low tide mark towards the high tide area, which is bordered by a promenade.
Until its development as a resort in the 1880s, Rhyl was a small collection of fishermen's cottages. The town's growth brought hotels, a promenade, and seaside entertainment, attracting visitors from industrial areas in Wales, northern England, and the Midlands. Although Rhyl's heyday has passed, the town still offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors.
The main beach at Rhyl is a vast expanse of sand stretching for around 2 miles from the Clwyd Estuary to Splash Point. The beach becomes even larger as the tide goes out, sometimes requiring a walk of nearly half a mile to reach the sea. Visitors can enjoy various activities, including donkey rides, seafront amusement arcades, and beachside developments such as the SeaQuarium and the Sun Centre.
Rhyl Central Beach is a popular seaside resort with safe bathing in the sea and plenty of family-friendly activities. Attractions include the Rhyl SeaQuarium, the Pavilion Theatre, and the beachfront Rhyl Children's Village. The Vue Cinema offers an alternative on rainy days. During the holiday season, lifeguards are on duty, and the RNLI Rhyl Lifeboat Station and Life Lifeguard station provide additional support.
The beach has various accommodation options, including a seafront Premier Inn and Travelodge, as well as smaller hotels and B&Bs nearby. Visitors can also explore the nearby Eisteddfod Standing Stones and Rhyl East beach, which is dog-friendly during the winter months but has restricted access from May to September.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 89% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 69% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 21mph | |
The tide at Rhyl Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:44 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:39 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Pay and display parking is by the beach.
There are dog restrictions between 1st May - 30th September.
Daily - 28th May - 5th June; 2nd July - 4th September
Weekends - 11th - 26th June
Good water quality
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Pro Kitesurfing School (0.4 miles)
The Cob & Pen (0.6 miles)
Rhyl Miniature Railway (1 miles)
Bodelwyddan Castle & Park (1.4 miles)
Knightly's Fun Park (2.6 miles)
Rhuddlan Castle (2.8 miles)
Dyserth Waterfall (3.6 miles)
Scala Cinema Prestatyn (3.7 miles)
Prestatyn High Street (3.7 miles)
Prestatyn Shopping Park (3.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road or 38 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
Location: Rhyl
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SJ006821
Coordinates: 53°19'35"N 3°29'35"W
Mapcode: GBR 4Y1Z.H6
What 3 Words: button.match.youth
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: Denbighshire
Parish: Rhyl
Nearest postcode: LL18 3YP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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