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Can you swim at Traeth Gwyn New Quay today?

6.3FAIR

Fair · 6.3

Cold air temperature (9.9°C)

Updated

Heads up

  • Cold air temperature (9.9°C)
  • Wave height: 1.7m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions are mixed right now: 6.3 out of 10. Water is 13.9 °C, a modelled sea-surface estimate. Rough waves around 1.7 m, light wind at 14 km/h. Air 10 °C, UV 0 (low). Its official bathing-water quality is classed Sufficient.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    13.9 °C
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Water quality
    Sufficient
    EU bathing-water classification (EEA)
    –
  • Waves
    1.7 m
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Wind
    14 km/h
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Air temperature
    10 °C
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Traeth Gwyn New Quay

Is it safe to swim at Traeth Gwyn New Quay today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 6.3 out of 10 (Fair), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Traeth Gwyn New Quay?

The latest reading is 13.9 °C (a modelled sea-surface estimate, not a thermometer reading). The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Traeth Gwyn New Quay?

Its official EU bathing-water quality classification is Sufficient, from the European Environment Agency. Classifications are based on past seasons of sampling; check local notices for current advisories.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.