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Whitesands
Pembrokeshire
We do not read the water company's overflow data here yet, so storm overflows within 3 km of Whitesands are not shown.
The cleanest samples over the last four seasons.
- Latest E. coli
- <10
- per 100 ml, 8 Sep 2026
- Latest enterococci
- <10
- per 100 ml
- Overflows within 3 km
- -
- Spills nearby, 30 days
- -
- Excellent or Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Overflow discharging
- Overflow
- Offline
About this beach
Known locally as Porth Mawr, this sandy, west facing beach is approximately 700 metres in length, backed by limestone rocks and agricultural land. This beach is particularly popular with surfers and other water sport enthusiasts alike. There is a small stream which drains onto the beach from the agricultural land, below Carn Llidi. The coastal waters and coastal belt form part of the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation, confirming the high conservation status of the area. The bathing water also lies within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The designated sample point is located south of the car park.
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.