




Swansea Marina
Tucked behind the River Tawe barrage in south Wales, Swansea Marina sits right in the heart of a lively waterfront scene with restaurants, cultural spots, and scenic walkways all within easy reach. There's a boatyard on site where you can get your vessel built or serviced, making it a genuinely useful base rather than just a pretty stopover. The sheltered position behind the barrage keeps things calm, and the backdrop of the city and surrounding bay gives it a character you won't find at your average marina.
Marinas and anchorages near Swansea Marina · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
- Fullest around 03:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 91% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 20 boats
Plan a Passage
Popular
21 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 3rd busiest of 6 nearby spots across the year











