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 Looe in Cornwall
Today (Sunday, Feb 28)
Expect a temperature in the range 4.7℃ to 6℃ with a wind speed 4.6 m/sec (E)
Monday, Mar 01
Expect a temperature in the range 4.6℃ to 5.5℃ with a wind speed 4.6 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Mar 02
Expect a temperature in the range 4.9℃ to 5.5℃ with a wind speed 4.5 m/sec (E)
Wednesday, Mar 03
Expect a temperature in the range 7.8℃ to 8.5℃ with a wind speed 3.8 m/sec (E)
Thursday, Mar 04
Expect a temperature in the range 5.7℃ to 6.1℃ with a wind speed 2.5 m/sec (NNW)
Friday, Mar 05
Expect a temperature in the range 3.2℃ to 3.9℃ with a wind speed 2.5 m/sec (NE)
Saturday, Mar 06
Expect a temperature in the range 3.5℃ to 4℃ with a wind speed 2 m/sec (NE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Millendreath Beach in Cornwall.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Polperro is a picturesque Cornish fishing village with a harbour and a small sandy beach accessible at low tide beyond the harbour wall. There is also a tidal pool below the cliffs and in the village, there is much to see and there are plenty of gift shops and places to eat. Parking, toilets, cafe, shops all in the village Read more…
Large sandy beach with man made seating areas and rocks to one side and Banjo Pier to the other. At high tode you have a large beach but at low tide you have a large area of flat sand. The sea is shallow for a long way out and so you can enjoy paddling or swimming. Banjo Pie is a Read more…
Palace Cove is one of a number of small remote bays within Lantivet Bay. No facilities at the beach with parking at Frogmore farm with a walk across the fields. Read more…
Talland Bay, two shingle beaches in a sheltered cove, rock pools with sand at low tide. The east beach has steps to access whilst west beach has flat access. Activities include: Fishing off the rocks. Clear waters make it good for Snorkeling Scuba Diving. Canoeing (available for rent) Coastal path walking. Facilities include car parks, toilets, shop and cafe. Read more…
Lansallos Cove a small coarse sandy beach. There is a small waterfall on the eastern side of the beach known as Reed Water which used to power a small mill. National Trust car park just under a mile away in the village. Read more…
Plaidy Beach is a sandy beach with rock pools although at high tide it disapears. It is about ½ mile from Looe beach along a nice footpath. Plaidy Beach is utilised by holiday makers staying at the Millendreath Holiday Village but as there are no facilities, toilets or car parking at Plaidy, it can be reasonably quiet. Park at Millendreath Read more…
St George’s Island is also known as Looe Island, a small island about a mile offshore from Looe in Cornwall. Owned and managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust charity. The Island is approx. 22.5 acres (9 ha) in area and a mile (1.6 km) in circumference with the highest point being only 47 metres (154 ft). The landing fees and other income is Read more…
Dogs are not allowed on Millendreath Beach.
