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Gwithian Beach is a long, beautiful, and sandy rural beach, well known for surfing and seldom crowded. The beach is approximately 670 metres wide and is backed by sand dunes. It is a west-facing beach and one of Cornwall's surfing hotspots, making it an ideal location for both beginners and experienced surfers.
There is a cafe and beach shop by the main car park, providing convenient amenities for visitors. The Gwithian Academy of Surfing is also located on the beach, offering lessons and training for surfers of all abilities. In the summer season, lifeguards are on duty, providing an added layer of safety for beachgoers. Nature lovers can enjoy the abundance of wildlife and stunning views by walking the South West Coast Path.
While the beach is an excellent place for a family day out, visitors should be aware that there can be serious rip currents in the surf off the beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach between 1 October and 30 April, but are restricted in parts during the summer season.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 50% |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 16mph | |
The tide at Gwithian Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:05 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:08 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Free parking available.
Seasonal ban in place between 1st May and 30th September (8:00am-7:00pm).
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Weekends - 16th April - 24th April; 1-16th October
Easter - 25th march - 10th April
Oct half term - 22nd - 30th October
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
Location: Gwithian
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SW576412
Coordinates: 50°13'18"N 5°23'56"W
Mapcode: GBR FX13.3RQ
What 3 Words: tweeted.adults.compiler
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: Gwinear-Gwithian
Nearest postcode: TR27 5BT
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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