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Porth Joke is just south of Fistral Bay in Newquay, between Kelsey Head and West Petnre. Nicknamed Polly Joke by locals, the beach is a 15 minute walk from Crantock car park.
Porth Joke Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Cove Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Max temp. | 13°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 89% |
| Min temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at Porth Joke Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:50 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:
13.4°C
Nearest car parks are NT at Cubert Common (Treago Mill) SW778601. Or private pay & displays at West Pentire. It is a 15 minute walk to beach.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned ad hoc, mainly after winter storms.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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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
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
Location: West Pentire
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Holywell
OS Grid: SW771606
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Cubert
Nearest postcode: TR8 5SE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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