Newton Bay (Porthcawl)

Relatively sheltered sandy beach with some rocks.

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Updated:
25th Apr 2004

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Newton Bay (Porthcawl)
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Newton Bay (Porthcawl)
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Newton Bay is a shallow, safe, sandy bay with a car park near the beach and plenty of accomodation, shops, pubs and cafes available in Porthcawl. To find Newton Bay, take junction 37 from the M4 and follow the A4229 to Porthcawl. As you come into Porthcawl, turn right onto the A4106 and follow the signs for Newton Bay.

It can get quite busy on the beach during the summer months, but at low thide there is plenty of room.

The waters can provide perfect windsurfing conditions, especially for beginners and intermediates. In Easterly and NE winds, the wind is accelerated by the valley and winds can be stronger here than elsewhere. These offshore winds produce excellent flat water blasting conditions (especially in NE's) for those competent enough to be sailing in offshore winds. In such conditions it is possible to sail to Ogmore-By-Sea and back. In the more common SW to NW winds, high tide results in relatively flat water slalom blasting conditions, which are also good for beginners. At low tide there may be a bit more of a wave and bump and jump conditions exist.
All in all a good location for most tastes, with less waves than other nearby beaches, but more wind and certainly the place to head for less experienced windsurfers.

There can be surf here, but it is generally smaller and of lesser quality than that at Ogmore or Southerndown.

The shallow relatively flat water can make this a good beach to kitesurf from.