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Barmouth Bay

Bay

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Editor's Notes
Barmouth Bay (Welsh: Bae Bermo) is a bay in Gwynedd on the west coast of Wales, forming a part of the much larger Cardigan Bay. The coast fronting onto the bay is within the Snowdonia National Park at its northern and southern extremities but the coastal town of Barmouth and village of Fairbourne at the back of the bay are excluded from the designated area. Inland of the bay is the sandy Mawddach estuary, through which the tidal channel of the river winds before emptying into the bay beyond Fairbourne Spit, a shingle promontory stretching north from Fairbourne.

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Weather at Barmouth Bay

H: 63° L: 47°
Sunny
Sunny
59°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
76%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
50°
3 AM
Clear
48°
6 AM
Clear
47°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Sunny
62°
3 PM
Sunny
62°
6 PM
Sunny
63°
9 PM
Clear
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barmouth Bay?
Barmouth Bay is a bay in Wales.
Can you swim at Barmouth Bay?
There is no fixed answer for Barmouth Bay: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Barmouth Bay in Wales. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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  • Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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Location & Contact

Wales

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