Tenby South

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Dog restrictions

Dog restrictions apply to the beach below the cliffs, east of the beach car park/Salty's 1 May to 30 September

Toilets

There are toilets available to the public. They are open from 7am to 8pm throughout the year. They have baby changing and disabled facilities. There is a 40p charge.

Car Parking

There is a pay and display car park that can get busy, towards the north of the beach. (SA70 7EG)
Although queuing can be expected in this small car park, it is ideally suited just a few steps from the beach and provides easy access to the beach and its amenities. A privately run car park off The Esplanade has more space but both fill up very quickly in the summer. Tenby also offers a useful park and ride service in the summer.

At very low tide the beach links with the Castle Beach, which in turn can link with Tenby North, offering a stunning sweep of sand that runs for miles. The beach is vast when the tide is out, but given its depth and length, it offers visitors plenty of the traditional seaside experience even when the tide is high.

The beach itself, like the others in Tenby, slope gently down and so make it ideal for families and those wanting to swim. Although there are no rocks to offer any concern, marine life such as jellyfish have been known to visit the beach themselves so it is always wise to check before bathing.

The classically clean crumbly sand is ideal for the sandcastle building! Whilst the beach closer to the town tends to be busier, because it is closer to the many amenities there, the further one walks down the beach, the quieter it becomes - even in busy periods of peak season.

Caldey Island is visible from this beach. This small island about a mile from Tenby is considered to have a long and historic heritage. With thousands of years of history it is considered it became an important site of religious life and study. It is, therefore, considered to be a holy site and is owned now by the Monks of Caldey Abbey. The island is open to tourists and those seeking retreats.

There are a number of refreshment provisions immediately around the town side of the beach, with occasional ice cream vans dotted along the beach. From there it is a short walk into Tenby itself, but there are sufficient provisions for a day on the beach, with ice cream, sandwich and drink retailers on hand.

Lifeguard Patrol

Lifeguards are available in the peak season. Typically from Easter until early September. It is always worth checking our Lifeguards page for up to date information.

The beach can benefit from some stiff winds and a decent swell, which makes it popular with windsurfers, especially beginners. Surfers can often be seeking on the waves off South Beach. This means, however, that those who may wish to use inflatables should exercise caution and check the wind conditions.