Beach Weather in Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Three Cliffs Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 7.0mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Three Cliffs Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 04:07 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Three Cliffs Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.6mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

THREE CLIFFS BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11°
6% 24% 69% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 0.8mm 1.3mm 3.7mm
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
100% 84% 90% 100% 100% 100% 90% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 4.2mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
74% 84% 51% 79% 82% 80% 80% 77%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
71% 70% 35% 84% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 1.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 84% 100% 100% 100% 62% 20% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.0mm 1.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6% 100% 65% 53% 15% 21% 9% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 53% 100% 100% 100% 100% 68% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
0.3m
0.8m
1.0m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
1.2m
1.4m
13.7s 13.8s 13.7s 13.4s 13.2s 13.2s 10.3s 10.3s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
43
kmh
33
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
10.9s 11.0s 20.6s 19.7s 19.4s 19.1s 18.4s 17.4s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
17.2s 16.9s 8.7s 9.3s 15.8s 15.6s 15.2s 14.8s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
14.5s 9.3s 13.7s 13.7s 10.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.7s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
26
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
1.6m
1.4m
1.1m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
11.9s 12.0s 17.4s 16.5s 16.2s 15.9s 15.6s 15.2s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
1.4m
1.3m
15.0s 14.6s 13.7s 13.0s 11.9s 10.7s 9.7s 9.6s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
1.3m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
9.6s 9.0s 10.5s 10.2s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s
Wed 17th December
4:18 AM 10:14 AM 4:40 PM 10:38 PM
8.14 2.42 8.26 2.31
Thu 18th December
5:02 AM 11:02 AM 5:22 PM 11:23 PM
8.41 2.18 8.46 2.11
Fri 19th December
5:42 AM 11:47 AM 6:02 PM
8.61 2.00 8.57
Sat 20th December
12:06 AM 6:20 AM 12:29 PM 6:38 PM
1.97 8.72 1.90 8.60
Sun 21st December
12:46 AM 6:56 AM 1:08 PM 7:13 PM
1.91 8.75 1.88 8.56
Mon 22nd December
1:24 AM 7:29 AM 1:46 PM 7:45 PM
1.92 8.72 1.93 8.46
Tue 23rd December
2:00 AM 8:02 AM 2:23 PM 8:18 PM
1.99 8.64 2.02 8.35
Wed 17th December
10°
7.0mm
33kmh S
74%
Thu 18th December
10°
5.2mm
5kmh SE
92%
Fri 19th December
1.3mm
27kmh WSW
75%
Sat 20th December
1.8mm
37kmh SSE
82%
Sun 21st December
2.6mm
22kmh W
72%
Mon 22nd December
0.0mm
2kmh ESE
34%
Tue 23rd December
0.1mm
13kmh NE
90%
Wed 24th December
0.0mm
26kmh NE
96%
Thu 25th December
0.0mm
16kmh NE
61%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
28kmh NE
59%
Sat 27th December
0.0mm
28kmh ENE
23%
Sun 28th December
0.0mm
18kmh NE
55%
Mon 29th December
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
17%
Tue 30th December
0.1mm
24kmh WNW
74%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 65%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Three Cliffs Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom

Three Cliffs Bay is a stunning beach located on the Gower Peninsula in Wales, United Kingdom. This picturesque bay is known for its three prominent limestone cliffs that give the area its name. The beach is an excellent destination for a relaxing holiday by the sea, surrounded by spectacular natural scenery and various activities to enjoy.

Beach Type

Three Cliffs Bay features a combination of golden sand and pebbles, which are perfect for lounging and sunbathing. The shoreline also has some rocky areas that make it an interesting spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. These rocky sections provide a habitat for various marine species, making it an ideal location to explore underwater life.

Beach Activities

Three Cliffs Bay offers numerous activities that cater to different interests. Some popular beach activities include:

  • Swimming and sunbathing: The calm waters at Three Cliffs Bay make it ideal for swimming, while the sandy beach provides ample space for sunbathing.
  • Snorkeling and diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas near the shoreline create an exciting underwater environment to explore.
  • Surfing: While Three Cliffs Bay may not be as popular as other surfing destinations in Wales, it does offer some good surf conditions during certain times of the year.
  • Hiking: With its dramatic cliffs and coastal paths, hiking around Three Cliffs Bay is a must-do activity. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay and its surroundings from various vantage points along the trails.
  • Photography: The landscape at Three Cliffs Bay is truly breathtaking, making it an excellent spot for photographers to capture stunning images of nature.

Accommodations

While there are no large-scale hotels or resorts directly on Three Cliffs Bay beach, there are several options nearby:

  • Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park: This family-run caravan park offers glamping tents, cottages, and caravan pitches with stunning views of the bay.
  • Oxwich Bay Hotel: Located a short drive away in Oxwich, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations and easy access to several beaches on the Gower Peninsula.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Three Cliffs Bay, you may want to consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  • Parkmill: This small village is located just a mile from the beach and offers a few accommodation options, as well as shops and restaurants.
  • Oxwich: A short drive from Three Cliffs Bay, Oxwich offers more facilities and a larger choice of accommodations. It is also close to other beautiful beaches on the Gower Peninsula.

Beach Amenities

At Three Cliffs Bay, you can find the following amenities:

  • Public restrooms: Available at the nearby Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park
  • Parking: Limited parking spaces are available near Pennard Castle, which is a short walk from the beach
  • Lifeguards: There are no lifeguard services at Three Cliffs Bay

Please note that there are no shops or cafés directly on the beach. It's essential to bring your own food, drinks, and any beach equipment you may need for your visit.

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