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Penmaenmawr

Conwy, Wales
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 08 Aug 2026

Bathers visiting Penmaenmawr in Conwy, Wales will find a sandy coastal environment. Tested regularly during the bathing season, the location holds a current annual water quality classification of Excellent. The site was designated as an official bathing water site in 1995, supporting local outdoor recreation. Convenient amenities nearby include parking facilities and a café.

15.6°C
Air Temp
2.2 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 5h 32m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Lifeguards

Unknown
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Air Temp

15.6°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
15.6°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 5h 32m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

Pollution Alerts

None
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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
15.6°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Insider Tips & Community Feed for Penmaenmawr

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Steven Consterdine
August 5, 2026
Insider Tip
Car Park located at West End of the Prom - The rest of the Prom is non-authorised vehicle ZONE - Toilets are available but pay to use and seasonal. Cafe is located to the east end of the prom next to the Paddling Pool - Paddling Pool also only operational seasonally.

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The Beach Cafe Penmaenmawr
cafe
4.8 • 120m away
Mokka cafe
coffee shop
4.8 • 120m away
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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 06:52 2.1m
Low 13:49 -1.8m
High 19:33 2.1m
Low 02:35 -1.9m
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
1995

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1995. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Conwy

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

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