Swansea Bay Beach

The Bay is wide and sweeping, measuring some 9 kilometres in length, from Mumbles Head in the west, to the River Tawe in the east. The beach faces south east towards the Bristol Channel and is backed by the urban area of Swansea. The beach slopes gently and comprises of sand, pebble and mud flats. At low tide the waters are shallow and a long distance from the shore front. The water quality sample point is located at the east of the Bay, opposite the Guildhall. For pollution risk forecasts at Swansea Bay, go to www.swansea.gov.uk/bathingwater or follow @SwanseaBayWater on Twitter.

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: