Barafundle Bay

Barafundle is a sheltered, east-facing bay of fine golden sand backed by dunes and woodland, part of the National Trust's Stackpole Estate. There is no road to it: the walk in is about half a mile along the coast path from Stackpole Quay, ending in steep steps, and there are no facilities or lifeguards on the beach. Toilets and a café are back at the quay.

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Latest reading · SwimScore 64/100 (Good swim) for a typical swimmer: air 12°C, wind 25 km/h, waves 2.2 m, UV 0. Updated 24 Oct, 06:00 UTC.

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Best conditions: The bay faces east, so it is sheltered from the prevailing winds.
Getting in: No road access. Half a mile along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Stackpole Quay, including steep steps (not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs), or about 1.3 miles from Broad Haven South.
Parking & transport: National Trust pay car park at Stackpole Quay (charges apply), signposted from the road between Stackpole and Freshwater East; postcode SA71 5LS. The Coastal Cruiser bus stops at Stackpole Quay.
Lifeguards: No lifeguards at this beach.
Water quality: Designated bathing water 'Barafundle': classified Excellent in 2025 (Welsh Government / Natural Resources Wales).
Watch for: Remote beach with no lifeguards
Bathing water byelaws, including a boat speed limit, apply offshore
Facilities: None on the beach · Toilets (including accessible and baby-changing) and café at Stackpole Quay, about a mile away