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Abersoch Lifeboat Station

Abersoch Lifeboat Station

Situated in the popular village seaside resort on the Lleyn Peninsula, Abersoch Lifeboat Station has operated for just over 100 years. The current B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat launches to a variety of both commercial and leisure craft call outs.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Abersoch Lifeboat Station

6.22pm 28 April 2025
6.41pm 19 April 2025
11.12am 6 October 2024
5.26pm 21 September 2024
5.22pm 14 September 2024
1.56pm 11 September 2024
4.21pm 29 August 2024
8.28pm 26 August 2024
8.05pm 4 August 2024
2.55pm 1 August 2024
9.15pm 17 July 2024
10.40am 21 June 2024
9.57pm 19 May 2024
4.51pm 31 March 2024
5.57pm 2 December 2023
8.46pm 3 October 2023
12.16pm 1 October 2023
12.35pm 22 September 2023
2.21pm 14 September 2023
4.10pm 9 September 2023

Today's weather

15°C Sunshine
Min: 11°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Abersoch Lifeboat Station
Min-y-Don Abersoch
Gwynedd
United Kingdom

Station phone number

01758 713161

Visiting times

By appointment only

Don't miss crew training at 7pm on Thursdays

Visitor contact

Derek Howarth

Visitor contact phone numbers

07833 251 532

Shop hours

6.30pm - 7pm on Thursday evenings.

There is a sales van selling RNLI souvenirs and gifts in the SCYC end car park at the main beach. This is open 10am - 4pm every day in the school holidays and weekends April - September, weather and volunteers permitting.

2025 fundraising events

Sunday 25 May: Duck Race & Open Day at The Boat House, 12pm-4pm
Thursday 19 June: Ladies’ Summer Lunch with Fashion Show by Coastal Culture at The Potted Lobster, 12pm-5pm
Thursday 19 June: Gentlemen’s Summer Lunch at The Hub, 1.30pm-5pm
Saturday 2 August: Hog Roast with DJ Lionel at The Boat House, 7pm-11pm
Sunday 5 October: Bike Ride – Registration at SCYC car park, 8.30am
Friday 10 October: Robbie Williams Tribute at Abersoch Farm Shop, 6.30pm-11pm
Saturday 25 October: Coffee Morning at Abersoch Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm
Thursday 4 December: Ladies’ Christmas Lunch at The Potted Lobster, 12pm-5pm
Thursday 4 December: Gentlemen’s Lunch at The Hub, 1.30pm-5pm
Saturday 6 December: Christmas Fair at The Abersoch Festival – Abersoch Village Hall, 10.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 1 January 2026: New Year’s Day Dip at Abersoch Main Beach, 12pm

Abersoch RNLI Shop

How to find us

Abersoch Lifeboat Shop is located in a caravan beside a busy beach at Abersoch:

The Headland
Abersoch
Pwllheli
Gwynedd
LL53 7DP

Opening hours

All our shops are run by volunteers who take great pride in keeping them open whenever possible. Depending on weather and volunteer availability, the caravan will be open between 11am and 4pm during school holidays from May to September.

News and media from Abersoch Lifeboat Station

A lifeboat carrying several crew members in yellow and red uniforms is being deployed into the water from a vehicle on a ramp. The scene takes place near the shore with hills and buildings visible in the background.
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Abersoch RNLI called to assist catamaran with engine failure.
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(From L-R) RNLI Helm Phill Woods, Vicki Hau and RNLI Crew Member Sion Flynn stood in the Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.
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St Davids Day thank you for Welsh crew who rescued climber after cliff fall
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Porthdinllaen Lifeboat returning to Station on a previous occasion
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Joint rescue by Porthdinllaen and Abersoch RNLI
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