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Barafundle

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

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Barafundle Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with its picturesque sand shoreline and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy excellent water quality, as tested by Natural Resources Wales, making it perfect for swimming and sunbathing. During the summer months, the water temperature is around 16°C, ideal for a refreshing dip.

13.9°C
Air Temp
13.3 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 0h 47m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Lifeguards

Unknown
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Air Temp

13.9°C
Comfortable

Weather

Clear sky
13.9°C

Tide

High Tide
in 0h 47m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

Sandy beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
13.9°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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4.8 • 120m away
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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
Low 13:19 -3.5m
High 19:25 3.9m
Low 01:38 -3.6m
High 07:43 3.8m
Sediment Type
Sand

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.

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
Low Risk

This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.

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
2000

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2000. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Pembrokeshire

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

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