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Watwick Beach

(Watwick Bay)

Pembrokeshire, Wales


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Watwick Beach, located on the remote peninsula of St Annes Head in Pembrokeshire, is a quiet and sheltered sandy beach that offers a range of activities and scenic views. .

Watwick Bay is a small, east-facing beach situated at the mouth of Milford Haven. The beach is characterised by its steep slope and sandy composition. Due to its favourable position, Watwick Bay receives the best of the sun during the summer months, although it can become shady later in the day.

The beach features a few caves and rock pools towards its eastern end, making it an ideal spot for exploration. The sheltered bay also makes it a suitable location for windsurfing and sailing. However, it is worth noting that the waters around the bay have a rich history, with numerous shipwrecks reported over the years.

Watwick Beach has limited facilities, with the village of Dale, approximately a mile away, providing amenities such as food and shopping. Alternatively, visitors can access the beach by walking along the coastal path or by boat. The beach is surrounded by rural farmland, with no facilities in the immediate vicinity.

The coastal path offers a scenic route to West Blockhouse Fort, a National Trust property. On summer days, it is common to see small boats anchored in the bay, adding to the beach's picturesque atmosphere.

Watwick Beach is adjacent to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 24mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 24mph

The tide at Watwick Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:12 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:19 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

West Angle Bay (2.3 miles)
Chapel Bay Fort & Museum (2.6 miles)
Awesome Fishing (3 miles)
Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips (4.7 miles)
Freshwater West (5.1 miles)
Phoenix Bowl Milford Haven (5.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: St Ann's Head

Location type: Village

Nearest village: Dale

OS Grid: SM817040

Coordinates: 51°41'33"N 5°9'35"W

Mapcode: GBR G3.JGWM

What 3 Words: margin.protrude.personal

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: Dale

Nearest postcode: SA62 3RP

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