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Aberporth

Ceredigion

We do not read the water company's overflow data here yet, so storm overflows within 3 km of Aberporth are not shown.

Good · 2025 Out of season Overflow data not available here yet

Generally good samples over the last four seasons. Heavy rain can lower water quality here.

Latest E. coli
<10
per 100 ml, 9 Sep 2026
Latest enterococci
55
per 100 ml
Overflows within 3 km
-
Spills nearby, 30 days
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  • Excellent or Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Overflow discharging
  • Overflow
  • Offline

About this beach

Known locally as Traeth Dolwen, the beach is sheltered, north facing and situated west of the Aberporth Town. The beach is approximately 100 metres wide, slopes gently and is sandy. The coastal waters and coastal belt are designated as the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation, confirming the high conservation status of the area. The water quality sample point is located at the centre of the beach.

From the Natural Resources Wales profile.

Storm overflows within 3 km

Nearest first, straight-line distance.

We do not read the water company's overflow data here yet, so overflows within 3 km are not shown.