Chapel Porth beach is a small sandy cove which at low tide extends to a wide beach beyond the cliffs. When the tide is out you can walk south along the beach to nearby Porthtowan. Alternatively, the South West coast path extends along the cliff top in either direction.
Many caves scattered along this stretch of coastline formed by coastal erosion.
Chapel Porth is renowned for good surf.
There is plenty of parking in the Chapel Porth National Trust car park at the beach as well as more spaces in the car park at the top of the hill above the cove. Other facilities at the beach include toilets, small cafe and lifeguards in the summer.
Chapel Porth 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 15.8℃ to 17℃ with wind speed 5.4 m/sec (NW)
Tuesday, Jul 05 Expect a temp in the range 13.9℃ to 14.5℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (WNW)
Wednesday, Jul 06 Expect a temp in the range 14.2℃ to 15.5℃ with wind speed 1.6 m/sec (WSW)
Thursday, Jul 07 Expect a temp in the range 15.4℃ to 16.2℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (NW)
Friday, Jul 08 Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 15.9℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (N)
Saturday, Jul 09 Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 15.9℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (N)
Sunday, Jul 10 Expect a temp in the range 15.1℃ to 16.7℃ with wind speed 4.2 m/sec (WNW)
St Agnes weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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Porthtowan beach is a large sandy beach popular with both surfers (good for beginners) and families. The beach is also backed by a small dune area and as the tide goes out you have some rockpools top explore. At low tide you can take a 15-minute walk along the beach to neighbouring Chapel Porth, alternatively, lots of cliff top walks. This Read more…
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Trevellas Porth, pebble beach popular with fishing and snorkeling although swimming is not recommended due to strong currents. At low tide you can walk round to the larger Trevaunance Cove beach. The areas mining heritage is clear to see here with a scattering derelict mine workings and engine houses. No facilities, all you get is some car parking. Read more…
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