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Gwithian and Godrevy Beach

Gwithian / Godrevy beach is one of the best stretches of golden sand in Cornwall and is popular with both families and surfers. Located at the end of the long Hayle beach, within St Ives Bay, these two beaches are joined together at low tide. The area of sand dunes and grassland located behind the beach is owned by the National Trust.

The beach is also used for kite buggies, kite surfing, and windsurfers as there is a large expanse of sand at low tide.

Some good walks through the coastal grassland and heathland and you need to be careful of falling rocks by the cliffs.

Facilities at the beach include toilets, cafes, tea room, surfboard hire, seasonal lifeguard cover and first aid. There is also a free car park 10 minutes walk away if you prefer not to pay for the one at the beach.

The small Cornish village of Gwithian is about half a mile and has small shops, pub and cream teas.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Gwithian and Godrevy Beach has dog restrictions.

Gwithian and Godrevy 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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Gwithian and Godrevy 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 8.6℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 7.9 m/sec (WSW)

Friday, Feb 03

Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 8.4 m/sec (WSW)

Saturday, Feb 04

Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (SW)

Sunday, Feb 05

Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (WNW)

Monday, Feb 06

Expect a temp in the range 4.3℃ to 4.7℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (SE)

Tuesday, Feb 07

Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 6.8℃ with wind speed 1.6 m/sec (SW)

Wednesday, Feb 08

Expect a temp in the range 4.4℃ to 5.3℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (E)

Penwith Peninsula weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Gwithian and Godrevy Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Gwithian and Godrevy Beach is at St. Ives 6.71 km (4.17 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.

Thu 02 Feb
   High Tide at 03:02 (Height 5.20m)
   Low Tide at 09:35 (Height 2.16m)
   High Tide at 15:27 (Height 5.28m)
   Low Tide at 21:51 (Height 2.04m)

Fri 03 Feb
   High Tide at 03:50 (Height 5.53m)
   Low Tide at 10:21 (Height 1.88m)
   High Tide at 16:11 (Height 5.56m)
   Low Tide at 22:32 (Height 1.78m)

Sat 04 Feb
   High Tide at 04:28 (Height 5.83m)
   Low Tide at 10:58 (Height 1.63m)
   High Tide at 16:47 (Height 5.80m)
   Low Tide at 23:06 (Height 1.55m)

Sun 05 Feb
   High Tide at 05:03 (Height 6.05m)
   Low Tide at 11:30 (Height 1.44m)
   High Tide at 17:20 (Height 5.98m)
   Low Tide at 23:38 (Height 1.38m)

Mon 06 Feb
   High Tide at 05:33 (Height 6.20m)
   Low Tide at 12:01 (Height 1.31m)
   High Tide at 17:51 (Height 6.09m)

Tue 07 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:08 (Height 1.27m)
   High Tide at 06:05 (Height 6.29m)
   Low Tide at 12:33 (Height 1.22m)
   High Tide at 18:23 (Height 6.14m)

Wed 08 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:42 (Height 1.20m)
   High Tide at 06:38 (Height 6.32m)
   Low Tide at 13:05 (Height 1.20m)
   High Tide at 18:56 (Height 6.14m)