Carbis Bay Porth Kidney Sands is on the north coast of Cornwall. Porth Kidney Sands is a large sandy remote beach, approximately 1.3 kilometres wide, backed by sand dunes and cliffs.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: St Ives
Local authority: Cornwall Council
OS Grid Reference: SW540384
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Hayle
Tourist Information Centre
Hayle Library
Commercial Road
Cornwall
England
TR27 4DE
Phone 01736 753 196
Email hayletouristinformation@cornwall.gov.uk
Seasonal opening
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Forecast for Friday 20 April
06:00
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Chance of rain | 7% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() NNE |
Pressure | 1026 |
Humidity | 97% |
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09:00
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() NNE |
Pressure | 1027 |
Humidity | 90% |
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12:00
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() N |
Pressure | 1027 |
Humidity | 85% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 9°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() NNE |
Pressure | 1026 |
Humidity | 83% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() NNE |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 87% |
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21:00
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Chance of rain | 2% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() NNE |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 93% |
UV Index | n/a |
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Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.
In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.
Less than a 10-minute drive from St Ives and a 10-minute walk from the sandy Carbis Bay beach, Downsfield Bed and Breakfast offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a guest lounge with a log burner, and a garden. Details...
In Carbis Bay, around 2 miles from St Ives, Thurlestone House enjoys sea views and offers a range of breakfasts. Just 7 minutes’ drive from the Tate St Ives gallery, this Cornish guest house has free parking and WiFi. Details...
Situated in the seaside village of Carbis Bay, Green Apple Bed and Breakfast is just 8 minutes' stroll from the beach. With free WiFi access available, the property also includes free parking. West Cornwall Golf Club is 1. Details...
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the stunning Carbis Bay, this Beechwood House offers 4-star guest accommodation in St Ives. It is surrounded by 4 beaches, offering swimming, surfing and fishing. Details...
Boasting a bar and a restaurant, The Badger Inn is situated in the quiet village of Lelant, west Cornwall. With free WiFi access and free on-site parking available, St. Details...
The Cottage Hotel in St Ives overlooks Carbis Bay, and lies in 7 acres of grounds. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Carbis Bay Train Station, this west Cornwall hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free parking and Wi-Fi. Details...
Rosewell Cottage is a stone, semi-detached cottage set in a peaceful location, under three miles from the heart of popular St Ives, Cornwall. There are two bedrooms, one double and one twin, along with a ground floor shower room, meaning there's comfortable accommodation for up to four people. Details...
Warveneth is a detached bungalow situated in the village of Angarrack, near Hayle and St Ives. The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of one king-size double, one zip/link twin and a children's bunk, as well as a bathroom. Details...
This wonderful barn conversion is superbly located amidst the lush green fields of Cornwall's far west, just two miles from the delightful village of Reawla. With a spacious living room and adjoining conservatory as well as a large kitchen with dining table, the property also boasts a lovely garden with shared paddock where visitors can enjoy a summer barbecue. Details...
Set on a former farm amid lush countryside, this property is a superbly converted semi-detached barn, just three miles from Hayle and four miles from the stunning coastline. Details...
Two Threes is a comfortable, detached cottage set in the small village of Rosudgeon, Cornwall. With two bedrooms and a ground floor shower room, up to four people can stay. There's also a kitchen, a dining room, a siting room and a sun room. Details...
The Abbey is a quality semi-detached mansion situated in the harbour town of Penzance in Cornwall. This holiday home sleeps fourteen people in seven bedrooms set over the first and second floors, including three with en-suites. Details...