Tenby South Beach
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Pembrokeshire's most beloved town beach — a wide, clean arc of golden sand beneath the colourful clifftop town.
Pembrokeshire's most beloved town beach — a wide, clean arc of golden sand beneath the colourful clifftop town. The sand here is fine and firm, the bay is sheltered, and at low tide the beach extends far beyond the castle headland to reveal impressive additional digging territory. The combination of clear water, clean sand, and the spectacular setting makes it one of the most enjoyable digging beaches in Wales.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Fine to medium grain
Tides
Significant tidal range. Low tide reveals additional beach beyond the castle — well worth timing your visit around it.
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At a Glance
| Nearest town | Tenby |
|---|---|
| Region | Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets, Café, Lifeguard |
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Dig Guides for Tenby South Beach
Tailored advice for every hole type on a Flat Sandy Beach.
Castle Moat
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Treasure Hole
Dig deep, hide well, find glory
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Build your own private paddling pool
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Volcano
Pour water in, watch it erupt
Channel and Dam
Control the water — redirect the sea
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Excavate a hideout and disappear
Buried Alive
The timeless classic — bury a sibling
Spiral Vortex Pool
Dig a spiral, fill it with water, and watch it swirl
Fossil Dig Pit
Bury it, map it, and excavate it like a real palaeontologist
Sea Wall
Build a defence and see how long you can hold back the tide
Igloo Den
A carved dome hideout, built up rather than dug down
Time Capsule Hole
Bury a message, a memory, or a wish — and dig it up another day