Porthkidney Sands Beach in Cornwall

Porthkidney Sands is a large, open, north-facing beach in St Ives Bay, which is protected from the Atlantic rollers. Cliffs, sand dunes, and the West Cornwall Golf course back the beach. The dunes are also known as Lelant Towans.

The beach can be accessed from the southwest coast path from either the sand dunes or some broken steps at Hawkes Point towards the beach’s northern end. Note that the steps at Hawkes Point get cut off as the tide comes in, so you may need to wade back or take the longer coast path accessed through the dunes.

This is a dog lovers paradise for those on holiday in the St Ives area. Porthkidney Sands allows dogs all year round, is never busy, and is the perfect location to avoid the daytime seasonal restrictions at the main St Ives beaches.

The beach is separated from Hayle Beach by a narrow strip of water leading to Hayle Harbour, bathing anywhere near the river estuary is very dangerous as the currents can be extremely strong, and the safe swimming area is marked.

No facilities, although it does have a seasonal lifeguard located at the Hayle estuary south end of the beach.

There is a small car park on Wharf Road, Lelant or some on-road parking near Lelant church with access then over/around the dunes and golf course, but you can also take the short coast path walk from Carbis Bay.

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Porthkidney Sands Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 12℃ to 12.8℃ with wind speed 12.1 m/sec (S)

Friday, Dec 08

Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 10.9 m/sec (WSW)

Saturday, Dec 09

Expect a temp in the range 11℃ to 13.3℃ with wind speed 10.6 m/sec (SSW)

Sunday, Dec 10

Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.5℃ with wind speed 9.7 m/sec (WSW)

Monday, Dec 11

Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Dec 12 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 10.6℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (SW)

Wednesday, Dec 13

Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (W)

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

Porthkidney Sands Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Porthkidney Sands Beach is at St. Ives 3.60 km (2.24 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Porthkidney Sands Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Thu 07 Dec
   High Tide at 00:28 (Height 4.81m)
   Low Tide at 06:52 (Height 2.65m)
   High Tide at 12:53 (Height 5.10m)
   Low Tide at 19:32 (Height 2.45m)

Fri 08 Dec
   High Tide at 01:29 (Height 5.03m)
   Low Tide at 07:51 (Height 2.45m)
   High Tide at 13:47 (Height 5.32m)
   Low Tide at 20:23 (Height 2.22m)

Sat 09 Dec
   High Tide at 02:16 (Height 5.34m)
   Low Tide at 08:39 (Height 2.19m)
   High Tide at 14:33 (Height 5.59m)
   Low Tide at 21:06 (Height 1.97m)

Sun 10 Dec
   High Tide at 02:58 (Height 5.68m)
   Low Tide at 09:23 (Height 1.92m)
   High Tide at 15:14 (Height 5.87m)
   Low Tide at 21:46 (Height 1.73m)

Mon 11 Dec
   High Tide at 03:36 (Height 6.00m)
   Low Tide at 10:03 (Height 1.67m)
   High Tide at 15:53 (Height 6.12m)
   Low Tide at 22:24 (Height 1.53m)

Tue 12 Dec
   High Tide at 04:13 (Height 6.28m)
   Low Tide at 10:42 (Height 1.47m)
   High Tide at 16:32 (Height 6.31m)
   Low Tide at 23:01 (Height 1.39m)

Wed 13 Dec
   High Tide at 04:52 (Height 6.48m)
   Low Tide at 11:21 (Height 1.32m)
   High Tide at 17:12 (Height 6.43m)
   Low Tide at 23:40 (Height 1.31m)

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