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The cliffs to the east of this fine sandy beach are extensively used by nesting birds, whilst the rock pools to its west provide ample opportunity for kids to looks for starfish, crabs and shrimp.
Porthpean Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Min temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 12°C) |
Wind 4mph | ![]() |
Tomorrow |
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Chance of rain | 10% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 14°C) |
Wind 18mph | ![]() |
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The tide at Porthpean Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:55 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:56 AM tomorrow.
Approximate sea surface temperature:
16.3°C
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Historic Port of Charlestown (0.7 miles)
Pinetum Gardens (1.4 miles)
St Austell Brewery (1.6 miles)
Cornwall Football Golf (1.8 miles)
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire (2.4 miles)
Lobbs Farm Shop (3.3 miles)
Wheal Martyn (3.4 miles)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (3.4 miles)
Mevagissey Museum (3.8 miles)
Aquila Charters (3.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
Location: Lower Porthpean
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Duporth
OS Grid: SX032507
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St Austell Bay
Nearest postcode: PL26 6AX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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