Broughton Bay

• General details
• Directions
• How the winds work
• Tidal conditions
• Hazards
• Facilities
• B&B's / Campsites
• Pubs & eateries

General details:

A long way away for most, situated right at the western end of the Gower. And for windsurfing, probably not worth the effort unless you're local: At low tide, the sea's a very long way away; at HW, it's a bit sheltered from SW wind, it gets very rough & there's a very strong current. You have to lug your kit over the dunes, too!

Rolling swells (easy slow waves).

It can get very rough here, especially in strong W winds.

Anon contributor (Aug 2006):
Don't bother - there are better beaches with far easier access. Presently access is 300m to dunes followed by 50m through dunes and further 300m at low tide to water!

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Directions to the right place:

Click here for a location map

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How the winds work:

SW - when the tide's fairly low, otherwise can be a bit sheltered

W - NW - pretty onshore.

N - NE - should be very good.

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Tidal conditions:

HW springs occur between 07:00 & 08:00 (19:00-20:00). HW neaps between 12:00-15:00.

Large tidal range - up to 10m. Sea goes out a long way.

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Hazards:

Strong currents.

Rough seas with strong currents!

W winds

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Facilities:

Parking is in the caravan park.

Shop & Toilets during summer months.

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B&B's / campsites

Parking area is in a caravan park!

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Pubs and eateries

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