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Little Haven

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

Nestled in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Little Haven boasts a picturesque coastline with a mix of rock, sand, and shingle shores. The beach's excellent water quality, as certified by Natural Resources Wales, makes it an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing. During the summer months, the water temperature typically ranges from 15°C to 18°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.

14.7°C
Air Temp
13.7 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 1h 9m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Lifeguards

Unknown
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Air Temp

14.7°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
14.7°C

Tide

High Tide
in 1h 9m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

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

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

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4.8 • 120m away
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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
Low 13:57 -2.4m
High 19:48 2.7m
Low 02:17 -2.5m
High 08:05 2.6m
Sediment Type
Rock, Sand, Shingle

The shoreline consists primarily of rock, 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
Estuary / Transitional Water

Monitored as a transitional or estuarine bathing water. Estuarine sites experience a mix of tidal ocean flushing and river discharge, causing fluctuating salinity and water quality.

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
2012

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2012. 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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