Porthcurno Beach is a beautiful white sand, southeast facing beach in the western corner of the very lovely Porthcurno Bay. The beach has some protection by the cliffs on either side but the beach has a deep shelf into the sea at high tide that adults would find a challenge and so care must be taken with children.
Facilities at the beach include car park, toilets, cafe and lifeguard patrols during the summer, with access to the beach along a hard path through the trees from the car park.
This is a popular location as we would also suggest a visit to the Minack Theatre in the cliffs to the west and if you have time to the east Pedn Vounder Beach and the famous Logan Rock. This popularity does mean the car park can get very busy as a number of visitors use it to visit the theatre and museum rather than spending the day on the beach.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Porthcurno beach has seasonal dog restrictions not allowing dogs from 1st July to 31st August between 10 am - 6 pm
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 10.1℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 10.9 m/sec (SSE)
Wednesday, Mar 29 Expect a temp in the range 10.9℃ to 11.4℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Mar 30 Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 11 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Mar 31 Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 9.6 m/sec (SW)
Saturday, Apr 01 Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 12 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Apr 02 Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 9.1 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Apr 03 Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 1 m/sec (ESE)
Penwith Peninsula weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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Porthgwarra Beach is a secluded small beach located within a small fishing village. Time your visit to Porthgwarra Cove well as only a small beach is available at low tide with a collection of interesting rock pools and caves. The main caves were carved by the tin miners and fishermen to gain access to the beach. At high tide, the 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…
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