Porthcurno
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.0429° N, lon 5.6504° W●Sandy beach · St Just
PorthcurnoBeach
Porthcurno is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Just. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near St Just
Porthcurno is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to St Just. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Excellent.
On-site you'll find parking, public toilets and seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover. Facilities can be seasonal, so bring what you need out of summer, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then St Just for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into St Just for food and a wider look around.
Pedn Vounder
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Pedn Vounder.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porth Chapel.
See the beach →Pedn Vounder
The next stretch of coast toward Pedn Vounder.
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Porth Chapel
The next stretch of coast toward Porth Chapel.
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Porthgwarra
The next stretch of coast toward Porthgwarra.
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Nanjizal or Mill Bay
The next stretch of coast toward Nanjizal or Mill Bay.
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Sennen Cove
The next stretch of coast toward Sennen Cove.
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Gwynver Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Gwynver Beach.
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Gwennap Head
Gwennap Head is a coastal spot in the Bojewyan area of Cornwall.
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Nanjulian Beach
Nanjulian Beach lies in Mawnan, Cornwall.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Porthcurno
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 is nearby rather than on the sand. Expect a short walk down, and check signs on the day.
Seasonal dog restrictions typically apply 10am to 6pm from May to September. Dogs are usually welcome outside those hours and in winter. Check the signs on the day.
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 Porthcurno
Start on the sand, then walk into St Just or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then St Just and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Available nearby
- 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 St Just.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.
Porthcurno and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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