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Cilborth

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

Cilborth, a picturesque beach in Ceredigion, Wales, boasts a dramatic coastline with rock and sand shores. Visitors can enjoy excellent water quality, as certified by Natural Resources Wales, making it an ideal spot for swimming and water activities. During the summer, the water temperature at Cilborth typically ranges from 15°C to 18°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.

14.7°C
Air Temp
13 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 2h 17m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

14.7°C
Comfortable

Weather

Clear sky
14.7°C

Tide

High Tide
in 2h 17m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

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

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Beach Type
Rock, Sand
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
14.7°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
Low 15:22 -1.8m
High 20:54 2.5m
Low 03:47 -1.9m
High 09:12 2.3m
Sediment Type
Rock, Sand

The shoreline consists primarily of rock, 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
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
2011

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2011. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Ceredigion

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

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