Tywyn

Wales · United Kingdom

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Tywyn is a long, west-facing sandy beach on the northern edge of Cardigan Bay, in front of the town's seafront. Sandbars between the groynes and near the outfall pipe give fun lefts and rights. It is a mellow, uncrowded beach break that suits beginners and longboarders.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or mid-length most days, a shortboard on the better swells.

When it works

✓ A 1.2–2.2 m south-west swell from mid to high tide with an easterly wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Westerly winds blow it out, and small swells from the south do not get in.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Watch for the groynes and the rock-covered pipe, which are hard to see when they are half under water. The slipway end of the promenade works from low to mid tide.

Getting there

Park on the seafront promenade in Tywyn and walk onto the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent for this part of Wales and can work in any season, though it is best from autumn to spring.
Crowd and vibe
Quiet: often empty on weekdays and a few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
The parks on the seafront, such as Bryn-y-Môr, are mostly static caravans and chalets. For a tent or van, Cae Du Campsite on the coast near Rhoslefain is about 5.5 km north. Nearest campsite about 5.5 km away.
Facilities
Cafés, shops, toilets and parking in the town, a short walk from the beach.
Water quality
Tywyn is rated excellent in the 2025 Welsh classification.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, SSW–WNW works
Size
1.2–2.2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore NE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid, high best
Faces
WSW (250°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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