Tenby South Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, boasts a picturesque shoreline with golden sand and crystal-clear waters. The official water quality rating, tested by Natural Resources Wales, consistently earns an 'Excellent' classification, perfect for swimmers and sunbathers. During the peak summer months, the water temperature typically ranges between 16-18°C.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Tenby South (Pembrokeshire) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £386
Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to six guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...
Rural Retreats
From £518
Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to ten guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...
Rural Retreats
From £737
Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to six guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...
Rural Retreats
From £858
An opportunity for smaller groups to enjoy this stunning Grade II listed property in beautiful Tenby during the quieter seasons. An ideal seaside escape for families, friends an...
Rural Retreats
From £1,144
This stunning Grade II listed property is the ideal year round seaside escape for families, friends and couples alike. Situated just 80 yards from an award-winning sandy beach, ...
Rural Retreats
From £818
Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to ten guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...
Rural Retreats
From £858
An opportunity for smaller groups to enjoy this stunning Grade II listed property in beautiful Tenby during the quieter seasons. An ideal seaside escape for families, friends an...
Rural Retreats
From £1,144
This stunning Grade II listed property is the ideal year round seaside escape for families, friends and couples alike. Situated just 80 yards from an award-winning sandy beach, ...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
Unknown is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Pembrokeshire area.
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