Polzeath, Cornwall

Explore Polzeath Beaches and Coastline

Polzeath is a small seaside village on Cornwall's North Atlantic coast. A great location for surfers located on the north side of the Camel Estuary. Plenty to occupy those wanting to stay local with multiple beach choices and some great places to eat. You also have the option of visiting Rock or hopping across the ferry to Padstow.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 216 beaches in Cornwall. You can even take a look at our list of Cornwall dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Polzeath Cornwall Coast Map

Polzeath Cornwall Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Sports

SurfsUp Surf School

SurfsUp Surf School and Shop located on Polzeath beach on the North Cornwall coast. All of our instructors, in addition to being ESF qualified and trained lifeguards, are committed to constantly improving their own surfing. Our courses take care of any skill level from beginner, to improvers and intermediates and on to elite. For those that are not sure or you Read more…
Polzeath-beach

Polzeath Beach

Polzeath beach is sand/shingle and is also one of the worlds most renowned surfing destinations. On the beach you also have rock pools and a nature reserve but at high tide much of the beach disappears. The surf can cater for all standards from kids learning to experienced surfers. In the summer it can get very busy in the water. Facilities include Read more…
Daymer-Bay-beach

Daymer Bay Beach

Daymer Bay is a sandy beach on the Camel Estuary with rock pools to the north of the bay. At low tide, the sand stretches south to Rock to form a large expanse of sand backed by sand dunes and a golf course. Beach is good for swimming in shallow water. This wide sandy beach is very sheltered and at Read more…
Sports

Coastal Walks

The coastal path passes through Polzeath in one direction to Rock, and in the other through New Polzeath, Pentire Point and along miles of stunning coastline.  On the headland of The Rumps is the Iron-Age cliff castle.  This fort with superb coastal vistas has a triple rampart and ditch system protecting the headland. Read more…
Place to eat

The Crackling Crab Beach Cafe

The Crackling Crab beach cafe is located on Polzeath beach. Open for breakfast, lunch and evening dinner. Read more…
Lundy-Bay

Lundy Bay and Epphaven Cove Beach

You have two bays besides each other here, Lundy Bay and Epphaven Cove are both small beaches of sand and rocks only becoming available as the tide goes out. The beaches are quite sheltered by the headlands of Carnweather Point and Trevan Point, and the area has been landscaped by the National Trust but care should be taken. Excellent cliff Read more…
Greenaways-beach

Greenaways Beach

Greenaway Beach has sand, pebbles and wonderful rock pools at low tide that provide for excellent fun with crabbing nets. Approached by steps down the cliff below Tregreen usable only at lower tides. Nearly always quiet as it is largely overlooked in favour of Daymer Bay to the south or Hayle Bay and Polzeath to the north. No facilities. Read more…
wavehunters

Wavehunters

Wavehunters offers kit hire, surfing and SUP lessons on Polzeath beach. Read more…
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