Carlyon Bay is actually three beaches in one, to the west is Crinnis beach, Read more [...]
- Profile
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, 215 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
Rain tomorrow and Sunday, with high temperatures rising to 18°C on Thursday.Partly cloudy throughout the day and windy until afternoon.Today's Forecast
10->1557% 46% 19 mph
7:05 am 7:21 pmRain until evening.Saturday, Sep 22nd
12->1690% 96% 7 mph
7:06 am 7:19 pmRain and windy until afternoon.Sunday, Sep 23rd
10->1784% 83% 8 mph
7:08 am 7:17 pmMostly cloudy starting in the afternoon.Monday, Sep 24th
8->155% 29% 8 mph
7:09 am 7:14 pmMostly cloudy until afternoon.Tuesday, Sep 25th
8->160% 54% 10 mph
7:11 am 7:12 pmClear throughout the day.Wednesday, Sep 26th
10->170% 0% 7 mph
7:12 am 7:10 pmMostly cloudy starting in the evening.Thursday, Sep 27th
9->186% 20% 10 mph
7:14 am 7:08 pmClear throughout the day.Friday, Sep 28th
9->160% 21% 9 mph
7:15 am 7:05 pm - Reviews
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