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It is a remote pebble beach, approximately 240 metres wide, backed by cliffs. There is a stream flowing across the beach to the sea.
Sand Shingle Pebbles
Today | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 7mph | ![]() |
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Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 13% |
Min temp. | 1°C |
(feels like | 1°C) |
Wind 2mph | ![]() |
The tide at Porthoustock Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:54 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:08 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Moderate
Approximate sea surface temperature:
10.1°C
There is free parking near the beach but please do not obstruct local fishermen's boats.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Porthkerris Divers (0.7 miles)
Roskilly's (1.1 miles)
St Keverne Parish Church (1.1 miles)
Coverack Harbour (2.6 miles)
Glendurgan Garden (4.4 miles)
Trebah Garden (4.4 miles)
Helford River Cruises (4.6 miles)
Cornwall Segway (5 miles)
Maenporth to Swanpool Path Walk (5 miles)
Kennack Sands Beaches (5.5 miles)
The Five Pilchards Inn (120 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
just over a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
Location: Porthoustock
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Porthallow
OS Grid: SW807217
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St. Keverne
Nearest postcode: TR12 6QW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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