Carlyon Bay is actually three beaches in one, to the west is Crinnis beach, Read more [...]
- About Us
Carlyon Bay Beach Information
Carlyon Bay is actually three beaches in one, to the west is Crinnis beach, in the middle is Shorthorn beach and to the east is Polgaver beach. This is a popular coast location backed by cliffs just outside of St Austell on Cornwall’s south coast.
The beach has temporary toilets, pop-up eateries and car parking although the car park can get full early on a hot summer day.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Carlyon Bay Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 17 beaches around St Austell, 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Water Quality
Beach Bathing Water QualityWater 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.
- Tides
- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Light rain today and tomorrow, with high temperatures peaking at 23°C on Sunday.Mostly cloudy throughout the day.Today's Forecast
15->2241% 45% 8 mph
5:32 am 9:20 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Saturday, Jul 21st
17->2174% 69% 4 mph
5:33 am 9:19 pmPartly cloudy overnight.Sunday, Jul 22nd
16->233% 11% 7 mph
5:34 am 9:18 pmPartly cloudy until evening.Monday, Jul 23rd
16->228% 40% 5 mph
5:36 am 9:17 pmPartly cloudy starting in the afternoon.Tuesday, Jul 24th
17->2316% 28% 5 mph
5:37 am 9:15 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Wednesday, Jul 25th
15->220% 64% 6 mph
5:38 am 9:14 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Thursday, Jul 26th
16->2117% 83% 11 mph
5:40 am 9:13 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Friday, Jul 27th
17->2132% 91% 5 mph
5:41 am 9:11 pm - Reviews
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