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Porthleven West Beach is situated at the western end of Porthleven Sands and is approximately 330 metres wide. The beach is backed by cliffs and features a mix of shingle and coarse sand. The beach is home to the Porthleven Reef Break, a popular surf spot known for its challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.
The Porthleven Reef Break is considered one of the best surf spots in the UK, but it is also extremely dangerous and only suitable for experienced surfers. The reef is shallow, and the shelves drop steeply, making it essential for surfers to exercise extreme caution. Swimming is not recommended at this beach, and the area has claimed several lives over the years, particularly at the notorious Loe Bar stretch.
The beach is a popular destination during the summer season, with many holiday cottages nearby. Dog owners will be pleased to know that the west part of the beach is dog-friendly all year round, although there are restrictions in place around the harbour pier wall during the summer months.
Porthleven West Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 70% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 47% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
The tide at Porthleven West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:13 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:48 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There are various small car parks near the beach. A fee is charged for parking.
Dogs not allowed Easter Sunday to 30th September (7:00am - 7:00pm).
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
Daily - 9th July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Porthleven
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW631252
Coordinates: 50°4'49"N 5°18'44"W
Mapcode: GBR FX8G.MDM
What 3 Words: laces.deform.cooking
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: Porthleven
Nearest postcode: TR13 9EQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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