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St. Mawes is a small fishing town situated on the South Cornwall coast, boasting a picturesque harbour, a historic castle, and two beautiful sand and shingle beaches. The town is a popular destination for boating enthusiasts, with excellent facilities for sailors of all levels.
St. Mawes is home to two stunning beaches: Summers Beach, also known as Freshwater Beach, and Tavern Beach. Summers Beach is the larger and more popular of the two, located on the eastern side of the harbour. The beach offers a long stretch of sand and shingle, with rock pools exposed at low tide, making it an ideal spot for exploration and relaxation.
The beach offers a range of activities, including swimming, with designated swimming zones and a pontoon to swim out to. Visitors can also take a refreshing dip in the clear waters, perfect for a cooling swim on hot days. During the summer months, a passenger ferry service operates to Falmouth, providing a convenient link to the nearby town.
The town of St. Mawes is steeped in history, with a stunning castle and a picturesque harbour. The harbour is a haven for boating enthusiasts, with excellent facilities for sailors of all levels.
St. Mawes Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle Rock
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 13% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
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The tide at St. Mawes Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:42 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:05 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Shops
Parking available.
Dogs not allowed during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
Location: St Mawes
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW848331
Coordinates: 50°9'31"N 5°0'49"W
Mapcode: GBR ZJ.S08B
What 3 Words: shades.justifies.years
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. Just-in-Roseland
Nearest postcode: TR2 5UJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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