Widemouth Sands is a large sandy beach that is ideal for families and offers a variety of activities including swimming, traditional beach games, surfing and rock pools.
Facilities include lifeguards in the summer, cafes, pub/shop on the cliff, and parking.
Widemouth Sands Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Widemouth Sands does not allow dogs between Easter and October, although, Black Rock beach at the south end of the bay does allow dogs.
Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
Good: generally good water quality
Sufficient: meets minimum standards
Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
Our weather forecast for Bude in Cornwall
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Widemouth Sands Beach in Cornwall.
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Widemouth Sands does not allow dogs between Easter and October, although, Black Rock beach at the south end of the bay does allow dogs.
