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Porthcothan Beach

(Long Cove, Totty Cove)

Cornwall, England


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A long sandy cove surrounded by cliffs and backed by sand dunes.

Porthcothan Bay is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a rural, sheltered sandy bay, approximately 400 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. There is a stream that flows across the beach. Porthcothan is popular with families, less so with surfers as the sheltered location doesn't make for good surf. Two smaller coves, Long Cove and Totty Cove, are inset into the cliffs on the northern side of the beach.

Porthcothan Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Cove Sand

Weather and tides for Saturday 14 December

Today
Chance of rain 10%
Max temp. 10°C
(feels like 6°C)
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 48%
Min temp. 9°C
(feels like 6°C)
Wind 18mph

The tide at Porthcothan Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:58 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:32 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porthcothan Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Harlyn Surf School (2.5 miles)
The Scarlet Spa (2.8 miles)
Kingsurf Surf School (3.1 miles)
Padstow and Stepper Point Walk (4.2 miles)
Padstow Brewing Company (4.4 miles)
The Camel Trail (4.5 miles)
Padstow Sealife Safaris (4.5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Porthcothan

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SW855720

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Eval

Nearest postcode: PL28 8LR

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