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 Friday 20 April
06:00
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| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Max temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. |  N |
| Pressure | 1026 |
| Humidity | 96% |
| UV Index |  |
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09:00
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| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Max temp. | 11°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. |  NNE |
| Pressure | 1027 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| UV Index |  |
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12:00
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| Chance of rain | 4% |
| Max temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. | N |
| Pressure | 1027 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| UV Index |  |
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15:00
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| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Max temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 8°C) |
| Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph. | NNE |
| Pressure | 1026 |
| Humidity | 85% |
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18:00
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| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Max temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 7°C) |
| Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph. | NNE |
| Pressure | 1026 |
| Humidity | 90% |
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21:00
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| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Max temp. | 8°C |
| (feels like | 6°C) |
| Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph. |  NE |
| Pressure | 1025 |
| Humidity | 94% |
| UV Index | n/a |
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Low Tide
High Tide
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High TideImportant! 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.
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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