Crap Towns / Porthcawl / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Porthcawl?
All 3 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Porthcawl were rated Excellent in 2025. Across Wales, 78 of the 112 bathing waters (69.6%) were rated Excellent and 2 (1.8%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | Excellent | In town |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | Excellent | In town |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | Excellent | 0.1 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Major | 17.0 km | 1 of 1 |
| Port Talbot | 13.6 km | 1 of 1 |
| Porthcawl | – | 3 of 3 |