The South East Coastline offers some great beaches in the different counties of Glamorganshire. These range from the popular waves at Rest Bay, the sheltered protection of Coney Beach and the excellent quality of Llantwit Major. Swell does have further to travel to these breaks than the more exposed beaches further along the coast in the Gower and Pembrokeshire, and can sometimes lose some of their power. That said, you can still get BIG swells coming through. Water quality is OK, but not great, don't expect to see your feet! Unfortunately, with the large population in this area, and with Cardiff the capital city of Wales nearby, the water is often very busy with all kinds of water sports enthusiasts. This has led to localism in some spots.  

Use the map below to find information about the different beaches in the South East of Wales, or use the icons on the right for specific info.