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It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 640 metres wide, with a stream flowing across it. The beach is backed by cliffs and there are plenty of rock pools.
Polzeath Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Featured in the Sunday Times best British beaches list.
Sand Shingle
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Chance of rain | 6% |
Min temp. | 8°C |
(feels like | 4°C) |
Wind 20mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 3% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 11mph | ![]() |
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The tide at Polzeath Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:46 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:07 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
9.6°C
There is pay parking available at the beach for 150 cars, including disabled spaces.
Seasonal ban in place between Easter Sunday and 30 September.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Weekends - 16th -24th April; 1st - 16th October
Easter - 25th March - 10th April
Oct half term - 22nd - 30th October
Excellent water quality
Trenant Cottage
From £1920.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
The Duchy
From £2118.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Higher Kernick Barn
From £2491.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Valley View
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Cornwall Cottage
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Cobble Cottage
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St. Enodoc Church (1.2 miles)
Padstow Sealife Safaris (2.4 miles)
Padstow Brewing Company (2.5 miles)
Padstow and Stepper Point Walk (2.6 miles)
The Camel Trail (3.2 miles)
The Camel Trail (3.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Polzeath
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SW934791
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St. Minver Highlands
Nearest postcode: PL27 6TB
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