Swanpool Beach
Swanpool beach is a small east facing sand and pebble cove on the outskirts of Falmouth. There is level access to the beach and excellent facilities are close by.
There is a footpath around Swanpool Lake (good for birds) to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature reserve beyond, and a coastal path leading to Gyllingvase beach.
The beach is popular for surfing, suitable for novice to intermediates.
Facilities include car park, toilets, shop, cafe, restaurants, seasonal hire beach huts, crazy golf and changing rooms.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Swanpool beach has seasonal dog restrictions not allowing dogs from 1st July to 31st August between 10 am - 6 pm
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
Planning your visit to Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach, Falmouth, Falmouth, Cornwall , United Kingdom
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Swanpool Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Falmouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Swanpool Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Swanpool Beach is at FALMOUTH 2.16 km (1.34 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Swanpool Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Wed 20 Sep
Low Tide at 02:02 (Height 1.03m)
High Tide at 07:30 (Height 4.75m)
Low Tide at 14:15 (Height 1.13m)
High Tide at 19:37 (Height 4.73m)
Thu 21 Sep
Low Tide at 02:32 (Height 1.24m)
High Tide at 07:53 (Height 4.63m)
Low Tide at 14:49 (Height 1.36m)
High Tide at 20:10 (Height 4.51m)
Fri 22 Sep
Low Tide at 03:09 (Height 1.53m)
High Tide at 08:39 (Height 4.41m)
Low Tide at 15:33 (Height 1.67m)
High Tide at 21:14 (Height 4.18m)
Sat 23 Sep
Low Tide at 04:01 (Height 1.87m)
High Tide at 10:19 (Height 4.16m)
Low Tide at 16:43 (Height 1.97m)
High Tide at 23:14 (Height 3.96m)
Sun 24 Sep
Low Tide at 05:30 (Height 2.11m)
High Tide at 11:57 (Height 4.12m)
Low Tide at 18:39 (Height 2.00m)
Mon 25 Sep
High Tide at 00:50 (Height 4.00m)
Low Tide at 07:28 (Height 1.99m)
High Tide at 13:25 (Height 4.34m)
Low Tide at 20:18 (Height 1.63m)
Tue 26 Sep
High Tide at 02:16 (Height 4.30m)
Low Tide at 08:51 (Height 1.55m)
High Tide at 14:37 (Height 4.73m)
Low Tide at 21:27 (Height 1.12m)
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Small outside cafe located in between Swanpool Beach and the Nature Reserve. The cafe offers homemade cakes, soups, toasted ciabattas and a selection of ice-creams. Also, perfect for a family visit a fun bouncer, crazy golf course, water-sports and kayak hire.
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