Porthtowan Beach
Porthtowan is a large sandy beach, backed by imposing cliffs, in the St Agnes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. North-west-facing and popular with surfers, Porthtowan beach is a short walk from neighbouring Chapel Porth (the pair join up at low tide).
There is a large car park, cafes, shops, a surf shop and toilets.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
Yes
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs are banned between Easter and October.
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Activities
- Kayaking/canoeing
- Good fishing
- Swimming/bathing
- Surfing
Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Disabled facilities
- First aid point
- Lost child centre
- Shop
Nearest town
Postcode
TR4 8AW
OS grid ref.
SW 6915 4803
Parking
There is car parking for 137 cars. Between 1st April and 30th September there is a charge. There are also 4 disabled spaces.
Water quality
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Porthtowan Beach Reviews
Made me anxious
Grannysurfer
Aug 11th 2024Although there were lifeguards on duty, they didn’t do a great job of keeping surfers and swimmers apart. I felt it was too dangerous to swim. And dogs and their owners defying the dog ban in August, not great. Looks good, but not very family friendly.
Porthtowan Beach is a very special place, amazing views, good waves all year round and a great pub right on the edge of the sand