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Porth Beach is a north-west facing beach, characterised by its narrow width and shallow incline. The beach is exposed to Atlantic swells, making it a popular spot for those who enjoy the power of the ocean. Despite its rural location, the beach has easy access, which makes it an ideal destination for families and individuals with walking difficulties.
Located just a 5-minute drive from the centre of Newquay, Porth Beach is a sandy beach approximately 230 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs with a stream flowing across the beach to the sea. The beach is a haven for families, with a huge, wide, golden sandy area that is safe for children to play and build sandcastles. The beach is also safe for swimming, with RNLI lifeguards on duty during the summer months.
The beach is part of the South West Coast Path, and walkers can follow it to Porth Island, which can be reached via a footbridge to the blow hole. There are plenty of accommodation options nearby, including hotels, holiday parks, and self-catering apartments. The Glendorgal Hotel offers beach-themed rooms with panoramic coastal views, while the Porth Beach house and Porth Veor Villas and Apartments provide stylish and modern accommodation options.
The beach is dog-friendly between 1 October and 30 April, although there are restrictions in place during the summer months.
Newquay Porth Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 4mph |  |
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| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
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The tide at Newquay Porth Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:36 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:20 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available at beach level.
Seasonal ban in place between Easter Sunday and 30th September.
Daily - 21st May - 25th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
Location: Porth, Newquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW828627
Coordinates: 50°25'28"N 5°3'32"W
Mapcode: GBR ZF.L69P
What 3 Words: rely.outgoing.outboard
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: Newquay
Nearest postcode: TR7 3LN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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