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Porthoustock Beach, locally known as Pro'stock, is situated near St Keverne on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, close to the small hamlet of Porthoustock. The beach is approximately 240 metres wide and is backed by low green cliffs. A stream flows across the beach to the sea, and at low tide, some sand is exposed.
The area has a rich history tied to coastal trading and quarrying activities, with Porthoustock originally being a fishing hamlet that developed in the late 19th century as a port for local stone quarries. The beach is a pebble beach with some sand at low tide, making it a nice spot for exploring tide pools and enjoying the coastal scenery. A pier is available for fishing, and the clean water is suitable for swimming and kayaking.
While Porthoustock Beach is not a surfing beach, it provides calm waters that are generally suitable for diving, especially when conditions are favourable. The beach serves as a convenient launching point for divers looking to explore the shipwrecks at ‘The Manacles’, an area well known for its wrecks and diverse marine ecosystems. Divers should still be cautious and check local conditions before heading out.
The area is surrounded by beautiful cliffs and long country walks, making it a great destination for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. Porthoustock Beach is a lovely destination for dog owners as it is dog-friendly all year round and those looking to enjoy a quieter beach experience in Cornwall.
Sand Shingle Pebbles
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 31mph |  |
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The tide at Porthoustock Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:04 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:52 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Toilets
There is free parking near the beach but please do not obstruct local fishermen's boats.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
Location: Porthoustock
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Porthallow
OS Grid: SW807217
Coordinates: 50°3'20"N 5°3'49"W
Mapcode: GBR ZF.0R1B
What 3 Words: unsecured.combos.producers
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: St. Keverne
Nearest postcode: TR12 6QW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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