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Tenby - South

Tenby, Pembrokeshire

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Lat/Long

51.7N 4.7W

Water grade 2010

MCS Recommended — Highest UK standard for bathing water quality. Only sites with properly treated
continuous sewage discharge (if any) considered. All available data from Summer 2009 used.

Guideline - European standard for good water quality. All available data from Summer 2009 used.

Basic pass - European minimum standard for water quality. Waterborne pathogens present in quantities
known to cause illness. All available data from Summer 2009 used.

Fail – Failed the European minimum standard. Waterborne pathogens present in high levels.
MCS advises against swimming. All available data from Summer 2009 used.

Stay out of the sea for at least 48 hours after a storm to avoid exposure to storm pollution.

See our "Clean seas matter" page to find out more about water quality standards.

MCS Recommended

2010: MCS Recommended

2009: MCS Recommended

2008: MCS Recommended

Local sewage outflows

Sewage discharges which may be affecting the water quality at this beach.
See "Clean seas matter" to find out more about sewage treatment.

Tertiary discharge, Combined Sewer Overflow

European designated bathing water

European Designated beaches are officially recognised bathing
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.

Lifeguarded

RNLI Lifeguard service May 29th - September 5th

South Beach is a long sandy beach with dunes running its length. There are less crowds as you walk further south along the beach. At low tide the northern end joins up with Castle Beach.

Beach type

sand

Local facilities

food, toilets, disabled toilets, shops, litter bins, slipway

Litter

Beach manually cleaned daily

Parking

Approximately 200 car park spaces near South Beach which can fill up quickly, including some disabled spaces.

Things to do

Swimming. windsurfing. sailing. canoeing and power boating take place on South Beach. which is zoned for such sports. Tenby only has surfable waves during winter storms.

Wildlife & walks

Tenby itself makes a good walk with a lot of history within its walls. At low tide the beaches join creating about two miles of unbroken sand. The coastal path is a scenic route.