Sea Kayaking Amroth to Tenby and Caldey Island

Tavi and Damian carrying down the beach Image
Tavi and Damian carrying down the beach

For our St. David’s Day paddle we left from the edge of Pembrokeshire, Amroth beach. The forecast was for Force 3 winds, gusting up to Force 4 with slight seas. A fantastic gap in the poor weather we’ve become accustomed to of late before Force 7 and rough seas again Sunday.

Amroth Castle Image
Amroth Castle
Tavy takes a picture Image
Tavy takes a picture
Tenby from Monkstone Point Image
Tenby from Monkstone Point

Tenby just poking it’s nose out from behind Monkstone Point.

Tenby Curch Spire Image
Tenby Curch Spire

Tenby Church dominating the skyline.

Caldey Island
Caldey Island
Confused sea Image
Confused seas

On the south side of Caldey Island we found the westerly swell confusing the tidal flow. Good fun for those who know what they’re doing.

Drifting past Giltar Point Image
Drifting past Giltar Point.
We're drifting at 2.5 knots. Image
We’re drifting at 2.5 knots.
The Tide in Caldey Sound and Giltar port hand buoy image
The Tide in Caldey Sound and Giltar port hand buoy

With the tide running at 2.5 knots now the Giltar buoy was leaning well over.  We enjoyed the ride and took in the views of Tenby.

Tenby really looks great from the sea Image
Tenby really looks great from the sea
Sea Kayaking Tenby
Past Tenby in no time at all
Just past St Catherines Island Image
Just past St Catherines Island
Tenby Harbour Image
Tenby Harbour

26km travelled, fast tides navigated and rough water played with, the waters around Caldey Island are definitely not for the inexperienced sea kayaker.  For those with paddling experience the views of Tenby from the sea are quite spectacular. Have a look at our sea kayaking tours here.