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Borth Beach

Borth Beach

The beach at high tide is predominantly shingle, anchored by row upon row of wooden groynes. As the tide retreats, about 150m of sand is revealed, extending for over 3 miles towards Ynyslas.

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Lifeguard season dates

Daily
7 July–2 September

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Forecasts for Borth Beach

  • Saturday
  • Sunny (Day)
  • Minimum:
    4°C
  • Maximum:
    12°C
  • Sunday
  • Sunny (Day)
  • Minimum:
    7°C
  • Maximum:
    12°C
  • Monday
  • Heavy rain
  • Minimum:
    8°C
  • Maximum:
    11°C
  • Tuesday
  • Light rain shower (Day)
  • Minimum:
    8°C
  • Maximum:
    11°C
  • Wednesday
  • Light rain shower (Day)
  • Minimum:
    8°C
  • Maximum:
    12°C

This is the tide forecast for Borth / Ynyslas .

Sunday 26/5

Tide chart Tide scale
Low 04:53 0.2m
High 09:50 5.3m
Low 17:16 0.2m
High 22:14 5.5m
  • First Light: 04:15
  • Sunrise: 05:02
  • Sunset: 21:24
  • Last Light: 22:11

Monday 27/5

Tide chart Tide scale
Low 05:42 0.1m
High 10:38 5.3m
Low 18:04 0.3m
High 23:02 5.4m
  • First Light: 04:14
  • Sunrise: 05:01
  • Sunset: 21:25
  • Last Light: 22:12

Tuesday 28/5

Tide chart Tide scale
Low 06:31 0.2m
High 11:27 5.1m
Low 18:53 0.5m
High 23:51 5.3m
  • First Light: 04:12
  • Sunrise: 05:00
  • Sunset: 21:27
  • Last Light: 22:14

This is the surf forecast for Borth / Ynyslas .

    Swell Rating Prob Height Period Dir
Sun 26/5 6am 100 1ft 3secs 63.73
Noon 100 1.4ft 3secs 50.84
6pm 25 2.5ft 4secs 44.49
Mon 27/5 6am 100 6.5ft 6secs 26.13
Noon 100 7.5ft 7secs 27.99
6pm 100 5ft 7secs 31.31
Tue 28/5 6am 100 3ft 6secs 51.03
Noon 90 2.5ft 6secs 55.34
6pm 81 2.5ft 6secs 60.46
  • Saturday
  • 00:00
  • 11
  • 06:00
  • 7
  • 12:00
  • 8
  • 18:00
  • 8
  • Sunday
  • 00:00
  • 3
  • 06:00
  • 6
  • 12:00
  • 6
  • 18:00
  • 8
  • Monday
  • 00:00
  • 12
  • 06:00
  • 21
  • 12:00
  • 23
  • 18:00
  • 15
  • Tuesday
  • 00:00
  • 11
  • 06:00
  • 10
  • 12:00
  • 12
  • 18:00
  • 11
  • Wednesday
  • 00:00
  • 9
  • 06:00
  • 20
  • 12:00
  • 21
  • 18:00
  • 12

  • Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach. Go to goodbeachguide.co.uk to search for listings throughout the UK, or find a lifeguarded beach in the Republic of Ireland on the Irish Water Safety website.

  • Always read and obey the safety signs, usually found at the entrance to the beach. These will help you avoid potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest areas for swimming.

  • When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.

  • Never swim alone.

  • If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.

  • If you see someone in difficulty, don't attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard, or, if you can't see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

  • If you are hiring equipment for a surfsport, try to do so from a member of the Surf Hire Safety Scheme. Scheme members check equipment regularly for damage, rent out equipment suitable to your ability and offer safety advice for the local area. Read more or find an outlet.

Lifeguard giving advice. Photo: Julian Calverley

In many ways, it's a dream job – spending your working hours on the beach, with the possibility of being a lifesaver.

But there's a lot more to being an RNLI lifeguard than fun on the sand. You must hold and maintain a valid surf lifesaving qualification, pass regular fitness and competency tests through our lifeguard training, and be willing and able to take on the responsibility of keeping hundreds, perhaps thousands, of beachgoers safe.

Have you got what it takes?
If you're a qualified lifeguard and want to put your lifesaving skills to good use, check our recruitment site for seasonal and volunteering opportunities.

 

 

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