The sheltered, sloping sand and shingle beach is located in the middle of Cardigan Bay. The beach measures some 350 metres in width and is located between the castle and the harbour breakwater, backed by the Edwardian town of Aberystwyth. The water quality sample point is situated in the centre of the beach.
Water quality is classified as "Good" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.
For tide times and marine weather for this beach, check out the UK & Ireland beaches app:
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