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Church Cove Beach

Church Cove beach is a west facing sandy beach with rock pools. The name comes from a small church set below the low cliffs at the northern end of the beach and this has an unusual bell tower standing about 3 metres to the side of the church and cut into the cliffside.

Limited parking available.

We have no dog information for Church Cove beach.

Church Cove 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 27 beaches at The Lizard, 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Church Cove Beach Water Quality

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 16℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (WSW)

Sunday, Oct 02

Expect a temp in the range 15.5℃ to 16.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (SW)

Monday, Oct 03

Expect a temp in the range 13.5℃ to 13.9℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Oct 04

Expect a temp in the range 15.8℃ to 16.1℃ with wind speed 7.1 m/sec (SW)

Wednesday, Oct 05

Expect a temp in the range 16.7℃ to 16.9℃ with wind speed 13 m/sec (SSW)

Thursday, Oct 06

Expect a temp in the range 15.3℃ to 16℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (W)

Friday, Oct 07

Expect a temp in the range 15℃ to 15.5℃ with wind speed 6.2 m/sec (WSW)

The Lizard weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Church Cove Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Church Cove Beach is at Porthleven 6.17 km (3.83 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sat 01 Oct
   Low Tide at 02:06 (Height 1.03m)
   High Tide at 07:44 (Height 4.94m)
   Low Tide at 14:29 (Height 1.18m)
   High Tide at 20:07 (Height 4.85m)

Sun 02 Oct
   Low Tide at 02:53 (Height 1.34m)
   High Tide at 08:38 (Height 4.66m)
   Low Tide at 15:24 (Height 1.49m)
   High Tide at 21:05 (Height 4.49m)

Mon 03 Oct
   Low Tide at 03:53 (Height 1.67m)
   High Tide at 09:47 (Height 4.39m)
   Low Tide at 16:37 (Height 1.77m)
   High Tide at 22:22 (Height 4.18m)

Tue 04 Oct
   Low Tide at 05:17 (Height 1.89m)
   High Tide at 11:16 (Height 4.28m)
   Low Tide at 18:09 (Height 1.85m)
   High Tide at 23:59 (Height 4.11m)

Wed 05 Oct
   Low Tide at 06:51 (Height 1.86m)
   High Tide at 12:49 (Height 4.45m)
   Low Tide at 19:36 (Height 1.65m)

Thu 06 Oct
   High Tide at 01:29 (Height 4.34m)
   Low Tide at 08:09 (Height 1.59m)
   High Tide at 13:59 (Height 4.79m)
   Low Tide at 20:45 (Height 1.30m)

Fri 07 Oct
   High Tide at 02:33 (Height 4.69m)
   Low Tide at 09:09 (Height 1.23m)
   High Tide at 14:53 (Height 5.17m)
   Low Tide at 21:40 (Height 0.95m)