Best beaches in Porthcawl

1 ranked beach in Porthcawl, Pembrokeshire

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Porthcawl

1

Rest Bay Beach

Less crowded than the main beaches, with good surf and a relaxing vibe.

7.0

What makes Porthcawl's beaches stand out?

Porthcawl sits in Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Porthcawl or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.