Clwyd Windsurfing beaches

The beach guide has 11 windsurfing beaches listed in Clwyd. Check here for all windsurfing beaches in the UK

Contents
  1. Talacre
  2. Penmaenmawr
  3. Llandudno - West Shore
  4. Rhyl
  5. Ffrith beach (Prestatyn )
  6. Gronant Dunes
  7. Point of Ayr
  • Llanfairfechan ©

    1. Llanfairfechan Beach

    Llanfairfechan beach is mainly pebble beach when the tide is in but as it drops away a wide open stretch of sand is revealed. The beach here is backed by the Victorian seaside town of Llanfairfechan, which is overlooked by the 434m…

  • Penmaenmawr ©

    2. Penmaenmawr Beach

    With the foothills of Snowdonia behind this long sandy beach looks out over the Menai Straits and coast of Anglesey, as well as Puffin Island and Llandudno's Great Orme. The beach is sandy at low tide, while the upper bay is a combination…

  • Prestatyn Central ©

    3. Prestatyn Central Beach

    Prestatyn is a coastal resort in North Wales with three beaches that join up to form a five mile stretch of sand, interspersed with rock groynes. Central Beach is wide and north-facing, popular with sailors and windsurfers, and backed…

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    4. Barkby beach

    Located just to the east of Prestatyn's main strip and across the road from the Pontins resort Barkby is a long sandy beach. Divided up by a series of rocky breakwaters the beach is backed by a wide promenade. Much of the beach is backed…

  • Cayley Promenade ©

    5. Cayley Promenade Beach (Colwyn Bay)

    The beach at Cayley Promenade is nestled in between the towns of Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea. As it is further away from the town centre than most of Colwyn’s other beaches, it is one of the quieter sections of beach in the Colwyn Bay area.…

  • Colwyn Bay ©

    6. Colwyn Bay

    Colwyn Bay is one of North Wales' classic Victorian seaside resorts. Still popular, it has however lost some of its sparkle over the years. The good news though is this is a resort that is working hard to reinvent itself and recreate…

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    7. Kinmel Bay

    Also known as Sandy Cove, Kinmel Bay lies on the western side of the River Clwyd just across the estuary from Rhyl. The sandy beach is a popular spot with summer visitors and is used all year round by watersport enthusiasts. Nature lovers…

  • Old Colwyn ©

    8. Old Colwyn Beach

    Old Colwyn Beach lies at the far eastern end of the long promenade that runs along Colwyn Bay. This sandy section of beach is often less busy than elsewhere along the bay. The beach here is popular for swimming and water sports, with Colwyn…

  • Ffrith beach (Prestatyn ) ©

    9. Ffrith beach (Prestatyn )

    Prestatyn is a holiday resort in North Wales, between the River dee Estuary and Rhyl. It has three sandy beaches, joined by a 4-mile long promenade. The promenade is popular with cyclists and dog walkers. In its heyday the area behind…

  • Pensarn ©

    10. Pensarn Beach (Abergele)

    The shingle beach of Pensarn is situated in front of the town of Abergele. A promenade runs along much of the beachfront and Pensarn is also located on the Wales Coastal Path meaning that walkers of all abilities can enjoy the sea views.…

  • Llandudno North Shore ©

    11. Llandudno North Shore Beach

    Llandudno North Shore is the larger (and busier) of the two beaches in this long-established seaside resort and is sheltered by two headlands - Great Orme and Little Orme. There are some sandy sections, which are easily accessible via…