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.
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 15.5℃ to 15.7℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (NW)
Thursday, Jul 07 Expect a temp in the range 15.5℃ to 15.9℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (NW)
Friday, Jul 08 Expect a temp in the range 14℃ to 14.8℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (N)
Saturday, Jul 09 Expect a temp in the range 14.2℃ to 14.9℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NNW)
Sunday, Jul 10 Expect a temp in the range 13.9℃ to 15.3℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Jul 11 Expect a temp in the range 14.9℃ to 16.8℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (N)
Tuesday, Jul 12 Expect a temp in the range 16.6℃ to 17.5℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (ENE)
St Austell weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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