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Porthcurno Beach

Cornwall, England


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Porthcurno is on the south coast of Cornwall.

It is a rural sandy beach, approximately 130 metres wide, set in a picturesque cove backed by cliffs. There is a small stream that flows onto the beach and disperses over the sand.

Porthcurno Beach is on the Penwith Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 12 October

Today
Chance of rain 3%
Max temp. 14°C
(feels like 11°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 5%
Min temp. 9°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 9mph

The tide at Porthcurno Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:38 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:29 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porthcurno Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Porthcurno (0 miles)
Minack Theatre (0.1 miles)
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno (0.3 miles)
Carn Euny Ancient Village (2.6 miles)
Merry Maidens (3.1 miles)
Sennen Surfing Centre (3.1 miles)
Smart Surf School (3.3 miles)
South West Coast Path - Sennen & Land's End (3.4 miles)
Mousehole Harbour (5.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Porthcurno

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SW387222

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Levan

Nearest postcode: TR19 6JU

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