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 8.8℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 10 m/sec (WNW)
Wednesday, Feb 01 Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 10.2 m/sec (NW)
Thursday, Feb 02 Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 8.2 m/sec (W)
Friday, Feb 03 Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 8.7 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 5.9 m/sec (SW)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 7.2℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (W)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 9℃ to 10.5℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (SW)
The Lizard weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Poldhu Cove Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Poldhu Cove Beach is at Porthleven 6.76 km (4.20 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 31 Jan High Tide at 00:16 (Height 4.20m) Low Tide at 06:59 (Height 1.94m) High Tide at 12:47 (Height 4.33m) Low Tide at 19:29 (Height 2.13m)
Wed 01 Feb High Tide at 01:22 (Height 4.26m) Low Tide at 08:10 (Height 1.90m) High Tide at 13:52 (Height 4.37m) Low Tide at 20:37 (Height 2.07m)
Thu 02 Feb High Tide at 02:20 (Height 4.42m) Low Tide at 09:12 (Height 1.75m) High Tide at 14:48 (Height 4.49m) Low Tide at 21:32 (Height 1.90m)
Fri 03 Feb High Tide at 03:10 (Height 4.63m) Low Tide at 10:01 (Height 1.54m) High Tide at 15:38 (Height 4.65m) Low Tide at 22:17 (Height 1.68m)
Sat 04 Feb High Tide at 03:55 (Height 4.85m) Low Tide at 10:42 (Height 1.34m) High Tide at 16:22 (Height 4.79m) Low Tide at 22:57 (Height 1.46m)
Sun 05 Feb High Tide at 04:36 (Height 5.03m) Low Tide at 11:18 (Height 1.17m) High Tide at 17:02 (Height 4.89m) Low Tide at 23:32 (Height 1.27m)
Mon 06 Feb High Tide at 05:15 (Height 5.16m) Low Tide at 11:51 (Height 1.04m) High Tide at 17:37 (Height 4.94m)
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The Harbour Inn is located on the harbour front at Porthleven on the Lizard Peninsula. Offers a wide selection of food and ales and as well as having seating inside has an outside area on the harbour wall. Read more…
The Cabin Beach Café is a dog-friendly cafe located just above Perranuthnoe Beach, although the beach does have dog restrictions during the summer months. We have a few tables inside but a large grass area with tables that overlooks the beach. We offer a wide range of quality food, with a great range of homemade dishes including some excellent vegetarian Read more…
Small outside cafe located in between Swanpool Beach and the Nature Reserve. The cafe offers homemade cakes, soups, toasted ciabattas and a selection of ice-creams. Also, perfect for a family visit a fun bouncer, crazy golf course, water-sports and kayak hire. Read more…
Gylly Beach Cafe is located on Gyllyngvase Beach, a cafe by day and a bar and restaurant by night. The cafe proudly sources many ingredients from local Cornish producers. Read more…
Church Cove beach is a west facing sandy beach with rock pools. The name comes from a small church set below the low cliffs at the northern end of the beach and this has an unusual bell tower standing about 3 metres to the side of the church and cut into the cliffside. Limited parking available. We have no dog Read more…
Jangye Ryne beach is a small sandy beach on a very rocky stretch of coastline. Limited parking and toilets. We have no dog information for Jangye Ryne beach. Read more…
Polurrian Cove a large south west facing beach with sand and fine shingle. Popular with families in summer due to its proximity to Mullion and several caravan and camping sites. This part of the coast has excellent cliff walks north along Angrouse Cliff towards Poldhu Cove and south towards Mullion Cove. Facilities include a cafe, with parking a 10 minute Read more…
Mullion Cove has a small sandy beach within the working harbour. Million is a small cove and harbour village with facilities including car parking, cafe, shops and toilets. We have no dog information for Mullion Cove beach. Read more…
Porthgwidden Beach currently has 39 chalets which are available to hire on a weekly or seasonal basis. Located on the beach with views out over St.Ives bay towards Godrevy Lighthouse and Hayle beaches. Porthgwidden Beach is in the heart of St. Ives with access to all of the towns shops and places to eat. Read more…
Little Escape is one of seven beach huts overlooking Towan Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The hut has electric lighting, power sockets and heating along with being located within a secure gated complex that has a tap suitable for drinking and communal seating area. There is a shower on the beach. The hut is available for day use only and can Read more…
Mullion Cove Harbour is a working small protected harbour cmpleted in the 1890s. Whilst the village has a wonderful collection of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. In the centre of the village, the 15th century church of St Mellanus with its carved oak bench-ends depicting biblical scenes. Read more…
Bonython Estate Gardens is located on the Lizard Peninsula miodway between The Lizard and Helston. The estate includes the walled garden, the potager garden, two magnificent lakes, the hot garden, the valley garden and also a plant shop and refreshments. The gardens are open during the summer Mon-Fri excluding bank holidays. Read more…
Loe Pool is Cornwall’s largest freshwater lake, separated from the sea by a great shingle bar. A variety of walks around the estate, including a circular route around the Loe. Read more…
The Sanctuary has nursery pools, convalescence, and resident pools, and a specially designed hospital. The hospital includes isolation pools, as well as treatment and preparation areas. In addition to the Grey and Common Seals you have Fur Seals, Patagonian Sea Lions and an Arctic Hooded Seal. The Sanctuary also provides a much-needed haven for a variety of other animals, such Read more…