Smugglers and Western Coves Beach in Cornwall

Smuggler’s Cove and Western Cove are sandy beaches with rocks. Good views from the coast path but no access down to the beach. At mid to low tide you can access the cove from Portreath beach either by walking around the headland, through a small tunnel or by canoe, although you need to be aware of the tides as you could be cut off.

The collapsed sea cave is known as Ralph’s Cupboard where openings in the rock were used to store contraband, hence the name Smuggler’s cove. The most famous smuggler being Ralph, hence Ralph’s Cupboard.

Facilities are within the town of Portreath the other side of Western Hill.

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Smugglers and Western Coves Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 11.2℃ with wind speed 11.1 m/sec (SE)

Monday, Dec 04 rain

Expect a temp in the range 9.1℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (SW)

Tuesday, Dec 05

Expect a temp in the range 7.7℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 14.6 m/sec (NW)

Wednesday, Dec 06 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 8.8℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (SSE)

Thursday, Dec 07 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 11.8℃ to 12.3℃ with wind speed 12.6 m/sec (S)

Friday, Dec 08 rain

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 12.8 m/sec (SSW)

Saturday, Dec 09

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 8.2 m/sec (NNW)

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

Smugglers and Western Coves Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Smugglers and Western Coves Beach is at St. Ives 13.66 km (8.49 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 Smugglers and Western Coves Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sun 03 Dec
   Low Tide at 02:32 (Height 2.21m)
   High Tide at 08:35 (Height 5.54m)
   Low Tide at 15:08 (Height 2.30m)
   High Tide at 21:04 (Height 5.13m)

Mon 04 Dec
   Low Tide at 03:19 (Height 2.45m)
   High Tide at 09:26 (Height 5.27m)
   Low Tide at 16:05 (Height 2.50m)
   High Tide at 22:01 (Height 4.89m)

Tue 05 Dec
   Low Tide at 04:20 (Height 2.65m)
   High Tide at 10:29 (Height 5.07m)
   Low Tide at 17:15 (Height 2.62m)
   High Tide at 23:11 (Height 4.75m)

Wed 06 Dec
   Low Tide at 05:38 (Height 2.73m)
   High Tide at 11:44 (Height 5.00m)
   Low Tide at 18:32 (Height 2.60m)

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)

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