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Polstreath Beach (aka Little Polstreath Beach)

Polstreath beach is fine sand and split in two by a stack, the smaller beach is known as Little Polstreath.

The beach offers good swimming and a quieter alternative to Mevagissey around the corner.

Hard to get to for the elderly and those with young children as the climb back up from the beach is quite steep.

No facilities, nearest are in Mevagissey.

Dog Friendly Beach?

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Polstreath Beach.

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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Polstreath 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 2.4℃ to 3.3℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (N)

Saturday, Jan 28

Expect a temp in the range 1.8℃ to 2.2℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (N)

Sunday, Jan 29

Expect a temp in the range 2.6℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 2.9 m/sec (W)

Monday, Jan 30

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 6.9 m/sec (WNW)

Tuesday, Jan 31

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 9.7℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (W)

Wednesday, Feb 01

Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 7.1 m/sec (NW)

Thursday, Feb 02

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 7.8 m/sec (NW)

St Austell weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Polstreath Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Polstreath Beach is at Mevagissey 0.87 km (0.54 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.

Fri 27 Jan
   Low Tide at 03:26 (Height 0.90m)
   High Tide at 09:31 (Height 5.28m)
   Low Tide at 15:53 (Height 0.95m)
   High Tide at 21:55 (Height 4.86m)

Sat 28 Jan
   Low Tide at 04:06 (Height 1.21m)
   High Tide at 10:11 (Height 4.96m)
   Low Tide at 16:33 (Height 1.31m)
   High Tide at 22:35 (Height 4.61m)

Sun 29 Jan
   Low Tide at 04:50 (Height 1.55m)
   High Tide at 10:55 (Height 4.63m)
   Low Tide at 17:19 (Height 1.67m)
   High Tide at 23:22 (Height 4.37m)

Mon 30 Jan
   Low Tide at 05:42 (Height 1.87m)
   High Tide at 11:51 (Height 4.33m)
   Low Tide at 18:15 (Height 1.96m)

Tue 31 Jan
   High Tide at 00:29 (Height 4.22m)
   Low Tide at 06:51 (Height 2.08m)
   High Tide at 13:09 (Height 4.17m)
   Low Tide at 19:29 (Height 2.09m)

Wed 01 Feb
   High Tide at 01:47 (Height 4.23m)
   Low Tide at 08:17 (Height 2.08m)
   High Tide at 14:24 (Height 4.19m)
   Low Tide at 20:52 (Height 2.01m)

Thu 02 Feb
   High Tide at 02:53 (Height 4.41m)
   Low Tide at 09:34 (Height 1.88m)
   High Tide at 15:25 (Height 4.35m)
   Low Tide at 21:57 (Height 1.78m)