The location of Aberystwyth Marina, in a historic university town, ensures there are a range of cultural, active and educational activities within close proximity to the marina for berth holders to benefit from, as well as enjoying the beautiful blue waters of West Wales.
From the town’s picturesque promenade, explore Constitution Hill, which has the longest electrical powered Funicular Railway in the UK. Experience the 52 mile Ceredigion Coastal Path which passes through the marina or the 21 mile Ystwyth Trail which offers some fantastic panoramic views of the Ceredigion countryside. There is so much to explore.
Home to the oldest of the Welsh universities founded in 1872, 10,000 students a year almost double the population of the town during term-time. The location of the National Library of Wales, established in 1911 and the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales’ largest arts centre, there is no lack of cultural interest. Don’t forget a wide range of bars and restaurants in the town centre.
We offer a range of flexible berthing options with new berth holders welcomed all year round.
ABERYSTWYTH MARINA CAN BE CONTACTED ON VHF CH.80. THE HARBOUR MASTER LISTENS ON VHF CH.16 AND OPERATE ON VHF CH.14
There are a number of instructions that boat owners berthing at Aberystwyth Marina need to be aware of. Please take the time to read this information and if you require further assistance please contact the marina office or visit www.discoverceredigion.co.uk
The harbour is located by Pendinas, a conspicuous hill 120m high, with the Wellington monument at its crest. The head of the north breakwater, the Wooden Jetty, on the Wellington monument leads 140 ◦, which clears you south of the Castle Rocks. The approach should be treated with caution in strong onshore winds, beware of cross-tides and boulders around head of the South Pier, the Stone Pier, and the Trap (an area of rough ground) which is to the north of the Wooden Jetty. If visitors approach the entrance on a bearing of 110 degrees and locate the west cardinal mark and align with a yellow painted lamppost beyond on the shore. Using this as a day transit until you are abeam of the wooden jetty’s mentioned below and turn immediately to port and proceed in mid channel to the marina.
The Wooden Jetty is marked with Q WR 9m; Red Sector (141-175) which covers the Castle Rocks. The south Pier F1.(2)WG 10s 12m 10m. There are four FR (vertical) on a radio tower 2.8 miles to the south. The entrance is narrow with a 90◦ port turn inside the Wooden Jetty head. The bar is immediately outside the head of the Stone Pier; at low water springs there is about 0.7meteres on the bar when on the leading line.
Boats drawing 2.0 meters are advised to enter up to 2.0 hours before and 2.5 hours after HW in calm conditions and boats drawing up to 1.0 meters can enter 3.0 hours before and 3.5 hours after HW.
There is a speed limit within the harbour and the marina. All vessels leaving or entering the harbour should not exceed the speed of 5 knots. It is also advisable to check your stern wash.
All new boats must report to the Marina Office on arrival to complete a mooring contract. Boat owners need a copy of their fully comprehensive insurance documents. If you require a competitive quote for marine insurance contact Bay Marine Insurance.
For more information or to view our facilities please visit our marina office where our staff will be happy to help.
Summer
Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
10am - 3pm
Sunday
Closed
Winter
Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm
Weekend
Closed
We apologise that there are no staff available out of hours (unless pre-arranged).
Slipway users booking during working hours is advised prior to arrival.
