Perranporth Beach is also known as Perran Sands and along with Penhale Sands forms a long stretch of excellent sand backed by a large area of sand dunes that include the historic sites of St Pirans Cross and St Pirans Oratory.
The beaches are popular with surfers and zoning is in place for water sports. The currents can be strong and it is recommended that you enter the water between lifeguard flags.
Lifeguards in the summer months, car parking, toilets and plenty of options for places to eat.
Perranporth Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Dogs are currently allowed on Perranporth beach all year around. During July and August, they are however required to be on a lead between 10am and 5pm.
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 8.4℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (W)
Friday, Feb 03 Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 8.4 m/sec (WSW)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 7.7℃ to 8.1℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 5.1 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 3.9℃ to 4.5℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (SE)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range 5.3℃ to 6.9℃ with wind speed 1.4 m/sec (SSW)
Wednesday, Feb 08 Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 4.3℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (ESE)
Perranporth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Perranporth Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Perranporth Beach is at Perranporth 0.33 km (0.21 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Thu 02 Feb High Tide at 02:59 (Height 5.50m) Low Tide at 09:28 (Height 2.24m) High Tide at 15:26 (Height 5.58m) Low Tide at 21:44 (Height 2.11m)
Fri 03 Feb High Tide at 03:50 (Height 5.83m) Low Tide at 10:14 (Height 1.95m) High Tide at 16:11 (Height 5.86m) Low Tide at 22:25 (Height 1.84m)
Sat 04 Feb High Tide at 04:30 (Height 6.13m) Low Tide at 10:52 (Height 1.69m) High Tide at 16:49 (Height 6.10m) Low Tide at 23:00 (Height 1.60m)
Sun 05 Feb High Tide at 05:06 (Height 6.35m) Low Tide at 11:25 (Height 1.48m) High Tide at 17:24 (Height 6.28m) Low Tide at 23:33 (Height 1.42m)
Mon 06 Feb High Tide at 05:38 (Height 6.50m) Low Tide at 11:56 (Height 1.34m) High Tide at 17:56 (Height 6.39m)
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)
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