Cleanest beaches in the Vale of Glamorgan

the Vale of Glamorgan has 9 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 3 Excellent, 3 Good and 2 Poor.

Updated September 2026

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Top rated

A selection rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.

Rated Excellent Col-Huw Beach (Llantwit Major) the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Excellent Cold Knap, Barry the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Excellent Southerndown the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Good Jackson's Bay, Barry Island the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Good Penarth Beach the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Good Whitmore Bay, Barry Island the Vale of Glamorgan

Every bathing water in the Vale of Glamorgan

Rated Excellent Col-Huw Beach (Llantwit Major) the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Excellent Cold Knap, Barry the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Excellent Southerndown the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Good Jackson's Bay, Barry Island the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Good Penarth Beach the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Good Whitmore Bay, Barry Island the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Poor Ogmore-By-Sea the Vale of Glamorgan Rated Poor Watch House Bay the Vale of Glamorgan Unclassified Fontygary Bay the Vale of Glamorgan

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in the Vale of Glamorgan?: Col-Huw Beach (Llantwit Major) holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 6 of the 9 bathing waters in the Vale of Glamorgan are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in the Vale of Glamorgan?: 9. The regulator's latest classifications are 3 Excellent, 3 Good and 2 Poor.