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Porth Joke Beach

Cornwall, England


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Porth Joke Beach, also known as Polly Joke, is a secluded and unspoilt sandy beach located in a sheltered bay on the north coast of Cornwall. .

Porth Joke Beach is situated just south of Fistral Bay in Newquay, between Kelsey Head and West Pentire. The beach is approximately a 15-minute walk from the nearest car parks, including the National Trust car park on Cubert Common (SW778601) and private pay-and-display car parks at West Pentire, as well as Crantock car park.

The beach is a charming, unspoilt sandy cove nestled between the two craggy headlands of Pentire Point West and Kelsey Head. It is generally less busy than its neighbouring beaches and offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Coast, which can be accessed via the South West Coast Path from Hollywell Beach.

There are no lifeguards or facilities at Porth Joke Beach, but visitors can use the nearby Treago Farm Caravan & Camping Site as a base for exploring the area. The beach is dog-friendly all year round.

Porth Joke Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Cove Sand

Weather and tides for Monday 8 June

Today
Chance of rain 65%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 83%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Porth Joke Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:39 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:48 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porth Joke Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Big Green Surf School (1.1 miles)
Quiksilver Surf School Newquay (1.6 miles)
Fistral Beach Surf School (2.1 miles)
Blue Wings Surf School (2.1 miles)
Newquay Water Sports Centre (2.4 miles)
Vertical Descents Cornwall (2.4 miles)
The Escape Surf School (2.4 miles)
Newquay Activity Centre (2.5 miles)
Bodyboard-Holidays (2.5 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: West Pentire

Location type: Village

Nearest village: Holywell

OS Grid: SW771606

Coordinates: 50°24'11"N 5°8'16"W

Mapcode: GBR Z8.BPGY

What 3 Words: spreads.perkily.immune

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: Cubert

Nearest postcode: TR8 5SE

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