Coverack has a beautiful seaside location and is another attractive Lizard village that grew up round smuggling and fishing. Protected by a tiny harbour wall built of local materials hundreds of years ago, and moors enclose the opposite side.
Everything within the village.
We have no dog information for Coverack beach.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Coverack 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.
Our weather forecast for The Lizard in Cornwall
Today (Thursday, Mar 04)
Expect a temperature in the range 8.3℃ to 10℃ with a wind speed 2.7 m/sec (N)
Friday, Mar 05
Expect a temperature in the range 6.6℃ to 7℃ with a wind speed 6.9 m/sec (E)
Saturday, Mar 06
Expect a temperature in the range 5.6℃ to 6.5℃ with a wind speed 6.1 m/sec (E)
Sunday, Mar 07
Expect a temperature in the range 4.3℃ to 4.8℃ with a wind speed 3.6 m/sec (ENE)
Monday, Mar 08
Expect a temperature in the range 5.1℃ to 5.9℃ with a wind speed 1.9 m/sec (SW)
Tuesday, Mar 09
Expect a temperature in the range 7.5℃ to 9℃ with a wind speed 6.2 m/sec (WNW)
Wednesday, Mar 10
Expect a temperature in the range 8.9℃ to 11.3℃ with a wind speed 14.3 m/sec (WSW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Coverack Beach in Cornwall.
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Gew Graze beach also known as Soapy Cove after the adjacent soap stone quarry. The beach is stony at high tide but as the tide goes out you then have some great sand interspersed by smooth rocks. This is a classic example of a remote and beautiful Cornish cove, great to get away from everything. No facilities at the beach Read more…
Loe Pool is Cornwall’s largest freshwater lake, separated from the sea by a great shingle bar. A variety of walks around the estate, including a circular route around the Loe. Read more…
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Downas Cove is a sand and stoney cove backed by grass topped cliffs. Not much beach at high tide but as the tide goes out you get some great sand and rock pools. This beach and some of the other nearby coves are popular for snorkelling. No facilities only accessed from the coastal path. Dogs allowed. Read more…
Portbeer Cove is a small sandy and rocky cove, although the sand disappears at high tide. The beach sits to the side of Chynhalls Point and is a popular beach for snorkelling. There are no facilities, best access is to park at Coverack and take a walk along the coastal path. Dogs allowed. Read more…
Godrevy and Leggan Coves are two beaches separated by Leggan Point. To access Leggan Cove you will need low tide to go around the point from Godrevy. The beach is sandy although does have some shingle and rocky parts. Backed by grass covered shingle banks this is a nice location and rarely busy. No facilities, with the nearest (limited) parking in Read more…
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St Anthony-In-Meneage is a small beach located in a waterside hamlet within Gillan Creek. Popular for sailing and motor boats but limited facilities, just a car park and shop. Read more…
Gunwalloe beach is a sandy (fine shingle) family beach with a stream running through the beach, ideal for paddling. National Trust car park above the beach along with a cafe. We have no dog information for Gunwalloe beach. Read more…
Polpeor Cove a south facing small coarse dark grey sandy beach situated at Lizard Point itself. The cove is dominated by the Old Lizard Lifeboat Station. Due to its location the beach is not suitable for swimming. Cafe, pub, shop, parking and toilets are all at Lizard Point. We have no dog information for Polpeor Cove beach. Read more…
Kynance Cove on dramatic and historic stretch of Cornish coast – white-sand, cliffs, turquoise water and multi-coloured islands. Calm seas means good swimming conditions but there can be rip tides and strong currents. Excellent location for walking and spending the day on the beach. At low tide there is sand, caves and rock pools. Often missed as visitors go straight for Read more…
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