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Aberdyfi Rural

Gwynedd, Wales
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 27 Sep 2026

Aberdyfi Rural Beach, nestled in the picturesque Gwynedd region of Wales, boasts a stunning coastline with sand and shingle shores. The beach's Excellent water quality rating, as tested by Natural Resources Wales, makes it an ideal spot for swimming and water activities. During the summer months, the water temperature averages around 17°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.

14.9°C
Air Temp
15.5 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 2h 48m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Unknown
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Air Temp

14.9°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
14.9°C

Tide

High Tide
in 2h 48m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

Sand & Shingle beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Sand, Shingle
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
14.9°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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4.8 • 120m away
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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
Low 16:04 -1.9m
High 21:28 2.7m
Low 04:31 -2.1m
High 09:47 2.4m
Sediment Type
Sand, Shingle

The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.

Annual Rating
Excellent

Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.

Rainfall Impact
High Risk

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.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
Coastal Beach

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.

Sewerage Provider
Unknown

Unknown is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
2016

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2016. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Gwynedd

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Gwynedd area.

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