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Coverack Beach

Cornwall, England

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Coverack Beach is a picturesque and historic beach located on the Lizard Peninsula in south Cornwall, England.

Coverack Beach is situated in a fishing village and consists of a shelving strip of shingle along the bay to the harbour wall. The beach is approximately 790 metres wide and is backed by the fishing village of Coverack. The beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, making it a popular spot for families.

The beach is popular for various activities, including diving, due to the presence of the Manacles, a group of treacherous rocks where numerous boats have been wrecked. The beach also has a rich smuggling history, and its location makes it an ideal spot for anglers. Visitors can also enjoy excellent cliff walks in the surrounding area.

Coverack was once a busy pilchard port, and its history is still evident in the village and beach. The Paris Hotel, located in the village, was named after the SS Paris, which sank nearby in 1899.

Coverack Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand Shingle Pebbles Rock

Weather and tides for Monday 5 October

Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 4mph
Tomorrow (Tuesday)
Chance of rain 35%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Coverack Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:11 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:42 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Coverack

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SW782183

Coordinates: 50°1'25"N 5°5'49"W

Mapcode: GBR ZC.RN92

What 3 Words: reissued.troll.taxed

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Keverne

Nearest postcode: TR12 6TA

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