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Aberavon (Port Talbot)
Sandy beach backed by sea wall and dunes to the north
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justal
Updated:
24th Apr 2004 |
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Aberavon (Port Talbot)
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Overlooked by the Industrial Sites of Port Talbot and backed by a huge grey sea wall, Aberavon isn't the most attractive beach along this stretch of coastline. If you look North along the beach though it looks a lot better. This may be one of the reasons why it never gets busy with holdaymakers, even in the height of summer, despite having all the usual amenities.
Aberavon is a two mile long sandy beach which is signposted from junction 41 of the M4. Facing SW, it is best for windsurfing in SE or NW winds, which are cross-shore, but it is possible to sail here in almost any wind direction.
Kitesurfing is hugely popular here with the BKSA holding regular events. SW through to NW winds are onshore and provide the best conditions. At low tide there is plenty of room for launching and landing and also for land-based kitesports such as buggying.
Parking is available along the promenade and accomodation of all sorts is available in the town.
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Surf Conditions at Aberavon (Port Talbot) can be OK |
Buggying Conditions at Aberavon (Port Talbot) can be Excellent |
Windsurfing Conditions at Aberavon (Port Talbot) can be Excellent |
Kitesurfing Conditions at Aberavon (Port Talbot) can be Excellent |
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Comments on Aberavon (Port Talbot)Comments. | There are 6 comments about Aberavon (Port Talbot). The first 5 of these are shown below. | Post a Comment | |
Posted By:
justal
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Member#: 1
Location:
Registered: 21-07-2002
Last Visit: 31-10-2024
Mood: Just Chillin Dude |
Kiting Restrictions
A recent accident here associated with a BKSA kitesurfing event has lead to
talks between the BKSA and local authorities. Nothing has been decided yet,
but it looks as though regulations of some sort to prevent further kite
related accidents occurring will soon be enforced.
Al.
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Posted By:
Joner
Member
Member#: 131
Location:
Registered: 05-02-2003
Last Visit: 20-06-2016
Mood: Still Learning |
The water quality. Dont even bother going there, its terrible, brown oily
water with occasional raw sewage
Restrictions: Difficult to access at high tide
Comments: High local crime rate means regular car break ins/ thefts this
combined with poor water quality means I would reccomend anyone goes to
restbay or the gower.
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Posted By:
boweto
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Member#: 1394
Location:
Registered: 04-07-2005
Last Visit: 05-07-2005
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Water Conditions
Hi, the sea water is a lot cleaner these days but can not guarentee the
surf. I recently moved here and have just started to learn to surf, so you
may need to take my comments with a pinch of salt.
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Posted By:
wet n windy
Member
Member#: 1932
Location: Aberavon, Port Talbot
Registered: 31-05-2006
Last Visit: 02-06-2006
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Windsurfing at Aberavon
This is a bit of a longshot but are there any of you guys who sail at
Aberavon? I moved here last year and despite living less than 100m from
the beach I do not go out very ofton as there is no-one else out. There
are quite a few kite surfers but no windsurfers. Does anyone fancy a
blast?
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Posted By:
SeaHawk
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Member#: 9246
Location:
Registered: 04-01-2011
Last Visit: 04-01-2011
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Water clean
this gut called joner you are haveing a laugh mate water con
are realy good here,yes in the passed,i would agree with you
but as you would know or maybe not the blue flag is not given so easy,so
maybe you need to come back on here and and up date your last
thought's,allso someone else stated about the crime well this is your fault
if you all leave ur keys up under the the front wheel,get a life mate this
beach is one of the best,may be dont have the best surf , but you know what
when we do get no one goes in the water because the surf is to big lol,i
know i live and work on the beach mate,i will tell you this face to face i
am allways there,
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