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Poppit Sands has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Poppit Sands today
Poppit Sands is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 3 km/h · E, uv 5.8, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
3 km/h · E
UV
5.8
Waves
0.3 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 10, 09:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 10, 09:00 AM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
25°C
UV index
5.8
Wind
3 km/h · E
Gust 8 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
2 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Poppit Sands
Poppit Sands is a sandy beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The location is associated with the small dispersed settlement of Poppit, located on the southern side of the Teifi River estuary, near Cardigan, in northern Pembrokeshire. The beach is marked as supervised. This estuary positioning provides a useful marker for choosing the atmosphere: Welsh coast, sand, and proximity to Cardigan rather than a Mediterranean or dense urban beach. Nearby spots are very close: another Poppit Sands point is 0.3 km away, Cei-bâch / Little Quay is 0.8 km away, and Patch Beach is 0.9 km away. Further away, Ceibwr Beach is 5.4 km away.
About this spot
Poppit Sands is worth considering for a sandy outing in the Teifi estuary, near Cardigan. Supervision is indicated, and several coastal points are within less than a kilometer if you explore the same stretch of coastline.
Updated 5/15/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Poppit Sands today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Poppit Sands today?
3 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Poppit Sands?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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