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The beach is protected by an ancient breakwater, and the village was once famed as a smugglers haunt. Great local pubs and a locally renowned fish restaurant near the harbourside.
Port Isaac Beach is on the Pentire Point - Widemouth Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Harbour Sand Shingle
Today | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 5% |
Max temp. | 6°C |
(feels like | 3°C) |
Wind 7mph | ![]() |
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Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 87% |
Min temp. | 1°C |
(feels like | -2°C) |
Wind 9mph | ![]() |
The tide at Port Isaac Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:08 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:27 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
9.5°C
Limited parking. There are two car parks at the top of the village. A short walk down the hill will take you to the harbour.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Harbour, Port Isaac, Cornwall (0.1 miles)
Port Isaac and Portwenn, Walk & Talk Guided Tours (0.1 miles)
Cornish Rock Tors Ltd (0.4 miles)
St. Enodoc Church (4.6 miles)
The Camel Trail (5.4 miles)
Padstow Sealife Safaris (5.7 miles)
Fresh From The Sea (360 yards)
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw (260 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
Location: Port Gaverne
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW995808
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St. Endellion
Nearest postcode: PL29 3RG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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