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Swansea Slipway Beach

(Swansea Maritime Quarter Beach)

Swansea, Wales


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Swansea Slipway Beach, also known as Swansea Beach, is a popular urban beach located in Swansea Bay, just minutes away from the heart of the city centre. .

Swansea Bay is a large bay measuring 9 kilometres in length, stretching from Mumbles Head in the west to the River Tawe in the east. The bay faces south-east towards the Bristol Channel and is backed by the urban area of Swansea. The beach slopes gently and comprises sand, pebble, and mud flats. At low tide, the waters are shallow and a long distance from the shore front.

Swansea Slipway Beach forms part of the extensive sand and mud flats that make up Swansea Bay. The beach is located near the mouth of the River Tawe and the West Pier, and is backed by a promenade and marina. Residential flats and the Swansea Central Library are also nearby. Visitors can park their cars at the Civic Centre public car park, and the vibrant city centre with its shops, eateries, and other amenities is just a short walk away.

The beach offers a range of amenities and activities, including a coastal park, shops, and restaurants. Walking west along the beach, visitors can access Swansea West Pier and the Swansea Marina. Heading east towards Mumbles, the beach is backed by the Singleton Park Boating Lake and a 'FootGolf' course.

Swansea Slipway Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

Bay Sand Mud

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 49%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Swansea Slipway Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:25 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:13 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Swansea Slipway Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Breakout Live Swansea (0.6 miles)
Dylan Thomas Birth Place (1.3 miles)
Bracelet Bay (1.4 miles)
Egypt Centre (1.9 miles)
The Escape Game (2 miles)
Clyne Gardens (2.9 miles)
The Pilot of Mumbles (3.6 miles)
Langland Bay (4.6 miles)
Caswell Bay (5.1 miles)
Progress Surf Swansea Surf School (6.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Swansea

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS660923

Coordinates: 51°36'49"N 3°56'11"W

Mapcode: GBR WT1.Q4

What 3 Words: prep.icons.went

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: Swansea

Parish: Castle

Nearest postcode: SA1 1YB

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