Porthcothan Bay is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a rural, sheltered sandy bay, approximately 400 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. There is a stream that flows across the beach. Porthcothan is popular with tourists and surfers and is patrolled by lifeguards during the day in the summer.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Padstow
Local authority: Cornwall Council
OS Grid Reference: SW857719
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Padstow
Tourist Information Centre
Red Brick Building
North Quay
Cornwall
England
PL28 8AF
Phone 01841 533 449
Email padstowtic@btconnect.com
http://www.padstow-cornwall.co.uk/
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Forecast for Wednesday 19 December
06:00
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| Chance of rain | 14% |
| Max temp. | 8°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph. |  SW |
| Pressure | 1003 |
| Humidity | 85% |
| UV Index | n/a |
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09:00
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| Chance of rain | 8% |
| Max temp. | 8°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | SW |
| Pressure | 1004 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| UV Index |  |
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12:00
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| Chance of rain | 45% |
| Max temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph. | SW |
| Pressure | 1003 |
| Humidity | 77% |
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15:00
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| Chance of rain | 47% |
| Max temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 6mph, gusting to 10mph. | SW |
| Pressure | 1003 |
| Humidity | 79% |
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18:00
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| Chance of rain | 50% |
| Max temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 6mph, gusting to 10mph. |  WSW |
| Pressure | 1003 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| UV Index | n/a |
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21:00
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| Chance of rain | 38% |
| Max temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 6mph, gusting to 10mph. | WSW |
| Pressure | 1003 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| UV Index | n/a |
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Park Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 0.7m SW
Bedruthan Steps (Cliffs and Headlands) 0.7m SW
Treyarnon Bay (Beaches) 1.2m N
Constantine Bay (Beaches) 1.7m N
Boobys Beach (Beaches) 2.1m N
Mother Iveys Bay (Beaches) 2.5m N
Harlyn Bay (Beaches) 2.5m NE
Mawgan Porth (Bays and Coves) 2.9m S
Trevose Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 2.9m N
Mawgan Porth (Beaches) 2.9m S
YHA Treyarnon Bay
Located in the picturesque Cornwall village of Treyarnon, this YHA hostel is just 50 metres from the sandy beach. This beautiful country house-style building offers affordable accommodation and a restaurant. Details...
Bay Retreat Villas
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The Farmers Arms
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The Inn at Bedruthan
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St Merryn Bed and Breakfast
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Trevose Golf and Country Club
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30 Gunver
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Pebble Lodge
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Seven Bays
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Chy Lowen
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Souls Retreat
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Everglades @ Atlantic Bays
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