The landing point developed rapidly in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as local people began to take part in the maritime trade.

It became a very active port; the northern of the two beaches extended into the river valley and provided a safe anchorage.

Drifting and netting were both employed, and at one time at least 20 full-time herring smacks, a type of traditional fishing boat, went to sea regularly.

[12] The small St Cynwyl's Anglican parish church was renovated in 1857, but has been decaying over the last few decades.

[citation needed] Aberporth is a recreational fishing village in the summer and is also used by divers and boating people.

Bottle nose dolphins are a common sight offshore, by the MoD site from April each year.

Apart from tourism, the main local employer is the Ministry of Defence at the Qinetiq missile range.

It was a national school providing elementary education, in accordance with the teaching of the Church of England, to the children of the poor.

[17] The Village is notable for producing four Welsh Rugby internationals and one British and Irish Lion:[18] The Met Office has a weather station at Aberporth.