Help us achieve cleaner seas and beaches
MCS now recommends twice as many
beaches for excellent water quality than 10 years ago. To continue we need your help...
Aberaeron - South
(Northern Groyne)
Photograph: John Lucas
© Copyright John Lucas and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence
Aberaeron, Ceredigion
Lat/Long
Water grade 2011
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 2010 used.
Guideline - European standard for good water quality. All available data from Summer 2010 used.
Basic pass - European minimum standard for water quality. Waterborne pathogens present in quantities
known to cause illness. All available data from Summer 2010 used.
Fail – Failed the European minimum standard. Waterborne pathogens present in high levels.
MCS advises against swimming. All available data from Summer 2010 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.
2011: Basic pass
2010: MCS Recommended
2009: MCS Recommended
2008: Basic pass
European designated bathing water
European Designated beaches are officially recognised bathing
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.
Lifeguarded
No lifeguard service
A Rock and shingle beach just to the south of the town and harbour. Aberaeron is a small town with good arts and crafts shops and honey ice-cream.
Beach type
Local facilities
Litter
Parking
Pay and display available close to the beach
Things to do
Wildlife & walks
Animal restrictions
Enjoy a safe and fun day on the beach by considering the following:
Strong
currents
currents
Tidal
cut-off
cut-off
facebooktwitteryoutube