Porthleven Beach
Porthleven beach is next to the harbour and near the village centre.
Porthleven beach is separated from the harbour by the granite pier which lies in front of the Porthleven institute and clock tower. When the tide is out it is possible to walk in an easterly direction along Porthleven beach for approximately three miles, past Loe Bar and Penrose Estate. Alternatively, you can walk along the coast path the coast path out of the village with the Porthleven beach below you.
At high tide, the beach all but disappears.
Excellent surfing location for intermediate to advanced surfers with a natural reef break. Best months is between September and December but you will always get a strong surfing community and on big days news will travel and may get packed.
On a calm day a good location for SUP with choices of the protected harbour and the beach front.
The beach is a short walk along the harbour to the village centre where you have parking, shops and a selection of cafe and pubs.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 27 beaches around The Lizard, 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
Visit Porthleven Beach
Beach Water Quality
- 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
Expect a temp in the range 14.9℃ to 17.1℃ with wind speed 6.6 m/sec (NW)
Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 15.2℃ with wind speed 1.7 m/sec (NNW)
Expect a temp in the range 14.8℃ to 15.6℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (NNW)
Expect a temp in the range 15℃ to 15.6℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (N)
Expect a temp in the range 14.4℃ to 15.2℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (N)
Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 15.3℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (NNE)
Expect a temp in the range 14.3℃ to 15.7℃ with wind speed 1.2 m/sec (NNE)
The Lizard weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Porthleven Beach Tide Times
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