Abersoch has become a haven for the comfortably well off to play with their yachts, jet skis and any other water craft you can think of. The town itself houses numerous boat shops, chandleries and surf shops and can be a lively bustling place in the summer. Even out of season it is usually quite busy and those of you looking for a lively night out or just a pleasant drink whilst people watching would do well to head to Abersoch. The harbour is also a pleasant place to sit and watch people and craft coming and going. Abersoch has three beaches, town beach by the harbour can get very busy at peak times with holiday makers. Those seeking out 'forces-of-nature' types activities should head either for Quarry beach to the NE of the town, or to Main Beach to the south of the town. Quarry beach faces SE, making SW winds cross-shore and can offer good bump and jump sailing conditions. The beach is also good for kitesurfing. Parking is available on grass within 50m of the beach and all the amenities one could want for can be found in Abersoch. Main Beach is more popular than Quarry Beach and generally offers flat water sailing in a well protected bay. Its enclosed nature makes the bay very suited to beginners and in a decent blow is excellent for intermediates. It can get quite busy though and with the added obstacles of moored boats you are well advised to look where you are going. There is a car park just behind the beach and a slipway onto the beach which many windsurfers with 4-wheel drive vehicles use to drop off and pick up their kit. There is zoning in operation for watersports and dog restrictions in place in certain areas. Scenic boat trips to the St Tudwal and Bardsey Islands are available. Sports Suitability Surf Conditions at Abersoch are Not Good Buggying Conditions at Abersoch can be OK Windsurfing Conditions at Abersoch can be Excellent Kitesurfing Conditions at Abersoch can be Excellent
This E facing beach mainly offers slalom and flat water sailing conditions, as there are very few waves. Abersoch Main Beach is cleaned every day and so is ideal for families, but it can get quite crowded during summer. This location works with most wind directions except W and offers bump and jump sailing but the water can get very crowded so look where you’re going! This spot is also suitable for beginners because the bay is fairly sheltered from the conditions. Abersoch Watersports (Tel: 01758 712483) is the local shop where you can get friendly helpful advice.
Getting there: Head into Abersoch and the beach is straight past Abersoch Watersports
Parking: Payable parking
