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Rhyl Central

Denbighshire, Wales
Sufficient Water Quality
Data last verified: 08 Aug 2026

Rhyl Central is a sandy bathing spot situated in Denbighshire, Wales. Designated as an official bathing water site in 1988, the site is monitored regularly by environmental authorities and holds a current annual water quality rating of Sufficient. Convenient amenities nearby include parking facilities and a café. In addition, dogs are permitted during winter months.

13.5°C
Air Temp
8.3 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 5h 13m
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Live Water Quality

60
Sufficient
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

13.5°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
13.5°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 5h 13m

Water Quality

Sufficient
Safe for swimming

Pollution Alerts

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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
Sufficient
Avg. Air Temp
13.5°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Full Tide Times
High 06:39 2.2m
Low 13:25 -2.0m
High 19:22 2.1m
Low 02:09 -2.0m
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
Sufficient

Water complies with minimum legal safety limits. However, higher bacterial levels are occasionally recorded, indicating moderate vulnerability to runoff.

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
1988

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Denbighshire

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

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