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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
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 38% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Swansea Slipway Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:55 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:15 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Recreation Ground Car Park is next to the beach, off Mumbles Road.
Restrictions apply during the season: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dogsonbeaches
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
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
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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