Porthcawl

Developed around a harbour on the Bristol Channel, Porthcawl grew into a Welsh seaside town after serving the 19th-century coal trade. The breakwater and Porthcawl Lighthouse, first lit in 1860, still express its maritime character, while the old harbour lies beside the town centre. Sandy bays shape this stretch of coast: Rest Bay is popular with surfers, and Newton Bay runs south towards the Merthyr Mawr dunes. The Grand Pavilion, opened in 1932, remains a venue for performances and community events. Browse other webcams across the Welsh south coast to place Porthcawl’s shoreline in a wider geographic context.

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