Porthcurnick
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.1861° N, lon 4.9725° W●Sandy beach · Falmouth
PorthcurnickBeach
Porthcurnick is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Falmouth. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Falmouth
Porthcurnick is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Falmouth. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Falmouth for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Falmouth for food and a wider look around.
Porthbean
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porthbean.
See the beach →Carne and Pendower Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Carne and Pendower Beach.
See the beach →Porthbean
The next stretch of coast toward Porthbean.
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Carne and Pendower Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Carne and Pendower Beach.
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Towan Beach (Roseland)
The next stretch of coast toward Towan Beach (Roseland).
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Porthbeor Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Porthbeor Beach.
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Cellars Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Cellars Beach.
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Great Molunan
The next stretch of coast toward Great Molunan.
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Castle Beach
Castle Beach sits in Falmouth, Cornwall.
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Falmoutgh
Falmouth is a coastal spot in Cornwall.
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Falmouth Town Beach (Events Square)
Falmouth Town Beach sits in Falmouth, Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porthcurnick
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
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A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Porthcurnick
Start on the sand, then walk into Falmouth or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Falmouth and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited or none on site, so check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Falmouth.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Porthcurnick and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Porthbean
Carne and Pendower Beach
Towan Beach (Roseland)
Porthbeor Beach
Cellars Beach
Great Molunan
Castle Beach
Falmoutgh
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