Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Beach is near a large town

Activities

The surfing can be really good but also dangerous at high tide
Beginners should surf on a dropping tide and avoid the southern area near the breakwater

Water Quality

Good

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dogs allowed all year.

Location

Nearest town: Aberafan
County: Castell-nedd Port Talbot / Neath Port Talbot
Latitude/Longitude: 51.5906, -3.82053
Postcode: SA12 6QP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Access through Port-Talbot. Follow signs for Aberavon beach.

Public Transport

Nearest train station. Port talbot. Local bus services serve the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Port Talbot Parkway (Approx. 2 miles away)
Baglan (Approx. 2 miles away)
Briton Ferry (Approx. 3 miles away)
Neath (Approx. 5 miles away)
Skewen (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

http://www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk Aquadome. Afan Lido. Aberavon Seafront. Port Talbot (01639) 871444

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Aberafan