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Chapel Porth Beach

Chapel Porth beach is a small sandy cove which at low tide extends to a wide beach beyond the cliffs. When the tide is out you can walk south along the beach to nearby Porthtowan. Alternatively, the South West coast path extends along the cliff top in either direction.

Many caves scattered along this stretch of coastline formed by coastal erosion.

Chapel Porth is renowned for good surf.

There is plenty of parking in the Chapel Porth National Trust car park at the beach as well as more spaces in the car park at the top of the hill above the cove. Other facilities at the beach include toilets, small cafe and lifeguards in the summer.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Chapel Porth Beach has dog restrictions.

Chapel Porth beach has seasonal dog restrictions not allowing dogs from 1st July to 31st August between 10 am - 6 pm

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Chapel Porth Beach Water Quality

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.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 2.8℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (ESE)

Wednesday, Feb 08

Expect a temp in the range 2.6℃ to 3.7℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (ESE)

Thursday, Feb 09

Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (W)

Friday, Feb 10

Expect a temp in the range 0.2℃ to 1.7℃ with wind speed 0.8 m/sec (S)

Saturday, Feb 11

Expect a temp in the range 4.7℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (SSW)

Sunday, Feb 12

Expect a temp in the range 4.9℃ to 6℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (SE)

Monday, Feb 13

Expect a temp in the range 2.8℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (S)

St Agnes weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Chapel Porth Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Chapel Porth Beach is at Perranporth 8.17 km (5.08 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Tue 07 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:03 (Height 1.30m)
   High Tide at 06:09 (Height 6.59m)
   Low Tide at 12:28 (Height 1.25m)
   High Tide at 18:27 (Height 6.44m)

Wed 08 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:36 (Height 1.23m)
   High Tide at 06:41 (Height 6.62m)
   Low Tide at 12:59 (Height 1.22m)
   High Tide at 18:58 (Height 6.44m)

Thu 09 Feb
   Low Tide at 01:09 (Height 1.22m)
   High Tide at 07:12 (Height 6.59m)
   Low Tide at 13:31 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 19:29 (Height 6.37m)

Fri 10 Feb
   Low Tide at 01:41 (Height 1.30m)
   High Tide at 07:43 (Height 6.50m)
   Low Tide at 14:04 (Height 1.38m)
   High Tide at 20:01 (Height 6.24m)

Sat 11 Feb
   Low Tide at 02:14 (Height 1.46m)
   High Tide at 08:15 (Height 6.34m)
   Low Tide at 14:36 (Height 1.58m)
   High Tide at 20:35 (Height 6.05m)

Sun 12 Feb
   Low Tide at 02:50 (Height 1.69m)
   High Tide at 08:52 (Height 6.11m)
   Low Tide at 15:13 (Height 1.83m)
   High Tide at 21:14 (Height 5.80m)

Mon 13 Feb
   Low Tide at 03:31 (Height 1.97m)
   High Tide at 09:36 (Height 5.83m)
   Low Tide at 15:58 (Height 2.12m)
   High Tide at 22:04 (Height 5.52m)