The wide sandy beach at Constantine Bay is defined by the low headlands and rocky islands that head out to sea and is backed by large dunes which have been planted with marram grass to help stabilize them.
At low tide you have plenty of rockpools to explore.
One of the most popular surfing beaches on this stretch of North Cornwall coast.
Car park, toilets, cafe and lifeguards in summer.
Constantine Bay Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
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 Padstow in Cornwall
Today (Tuesday, Jan 19)
Expect a temperature in the range 10.7℃ to 10.9℃ with a wind speed 10.8 m/sec (SSW)
Wednesday, Jan 20
Expect a temperature in the range 10.7℃ to 11℃ with a wind speed 10.2 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Jan 21
Expect a temperature in the range 6.6℃ to 7.9℃ with a wind speed 10 m/sec (W)
Friday, Jan 22
Expect a temperature in the range 7℃ to 7.1℃ with a wind speed 6.8 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Jan 23
Expect a temperature in the range 5.6℃ to 6.9℃ with a wind speed 6.6 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Jan 24
Expect a temperature in the range 5.2℃ to 5.5℃ with a wind speed 4.8 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Jan 25
Expect a temperature in the range 6.4℃ to 6.8℃ with a wind speed 8.9 m/sec (NW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Constantine Bay Beach in Cornwall.
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Treyarnon Bay, sheltered sandy bay with rock pools situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty. Has a small (30ft) natural rock tidal swimming pool and some small sheltered spots between the rocks. The tidal pool is great safe place for learning to snorkel. Popular surfing and body boarding beach. Car park, toilets, shop, cafe and summer lifeguards. We have no dog Read more…
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Constantine Bay Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
