Smugglers and Western Coves Beach Info

Smuggler’s Cove and Western Cove are sandy beaches with rocks. Good views from the coast path but no access down to the beach. At mid to low tide you can access the cove from Portreath beach either by walking around the headland, through a small tunnel or by canoe, although you need to be aware of the tides as you could be cut off.

The collapsed sea cave is known as Ralph’s Cupboard where openings in the rock were used to store contraband, hence the name Smuggler’s cove. The most famous smuggler being Ralph, hence Ralph’s Cupboard.

Facilities are within the town of Portreath the other side of Western Hill.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Portreath Destination page or our regional Cornwall Destination page.

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Smugglers and Western Coves Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 12.2℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (SSW)

Thursday, May 02
rain

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.6℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (NW)

Friday, May 03
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (WSW)

Saturday, May 04

Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (SSE)

Sunday, May 05

Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (ESE)

Monday, May 06

Expect a temp in the range 11.4℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (W)

Tuesday, May 07
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 11.4℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (WSW)

Our Portreath weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Smugglers and Western Coves Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Smugglers and Western Coves Beach is at St. Ives 13.66 km (8.49 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Smugglers and Western Coves Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Wed 01 May
   Low Tide at 04:09 (Height 2.04m)
   High Tide at 10:10 (Height 4.87m)
   Low Tide at 16:40 (Height 2.28m)
   High Tide at 22:55 (Height 5.00m)

Thu 02 May
   Low Tide at 05:43 (Height 2.09m)
   High Tide at 11:46 (Height 4.80m)
   Low Tide at 18:25 (Height 2.23m)

Fri 03 May
   High Tide at 00:27 (Height 5.13m)
   Low Tide at 07:11 (Height 1.86m)
   High Tide at 13:09 (Height 5.06m)
   Low Tide at 19:42 (Height 1.90m)

Sat 04 May
   High Tide at 01:38 (Height 5.51m)
   Low Tide at 08:16 (Height 1.46m)
   High Tide at 14:11 (Height 5.51m)
   Low Tide at 20:41 (Height 1.46m)

Sun 05 May
   High Tide at 02:34 (Height 5.97m)
   Low Tide at 09:09 (Height 1.06m)
   High Tide at 15:03 (Height 5.96m)
   Low Tide at 21:30 (Height 1.06m)

Mon 06 May
   High Tide at 03:22 (Height 6.36m)
   Low Tide at 09:55 (Height 0.75m)
   High Tide at 15:46 (Height 6.32m)
   Low Tide at 22:16 (Height 0.75m)

Tue 07 May
   High Tide at 04:07 (Height 6.62m)
   Low Tide at 10:38 (Height 0.57m)
   High Tide at 16:28 (Height 6.56m)
   Low Tide at 22:58 (Height 0.58m)

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Smugglers and Western Coves Beach

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Smugglers and Western Coves Beach Tide Times

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