Is Barafundle Bay good for swimming today?
Barafundle Bay has BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Barafundle Bay today
Barafundle Bay is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 10 km/h · NE, uv 6.0, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
10 km/h · NE
UV
6.0
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 10, 04:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 83/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 10, 04:45 AM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
17°C
UV index
6.0
Wind
10 km/h · NE
Gust 16 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
3 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Barafundle Bay
Barafundle Bay is a sandy beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, located at approximately 51.61849, -4.90284. It is described as an isolated, slightly curved beach facing east, near Stackpole Quay, in the community of Stackpole and Castlemartin. It is part of the Stackpole Estate, managed by the National Trust. Formerly owned by the Cawdor family of Stackpole Court, it features steps and a wall built to facilitate access to what was then a private beach. For today, the practical point is clear: sandy beach but isolated, not to be confused with an urban waterfront. Broad Haven South is 1.6 km away and Freshwater East is 4 km away.
About this spot
Barafundle Bay is worth a prepared outing to an isolated sandy beach in Pembrokeshire. The steps and the setting of Stackpole set the tone: choose it if access is part of the walk, with Broad Haven South as a nearby comparison.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Barafundle Bay today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Barafundle Bay today?
10 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Barafundle Bay?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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