Sandy Bay Porthcawl Beach

The bay faces south towards the Bristol Channel and is approximately 650 metres in length, with the harbour and promenade to the west, Coney Bay Amusement Park to the north and Rhych Point to the east. The beach is sandy and gently sloping. The water quality sample point is located at the centre beach, opposite the car park.

Water quality is classified as "Excellent" 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: