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Booby's Bay

Cornwall, South West
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 27 Sep 2026

Booby's Bay in Cornwall boasts a stunning rock and sand shoreline, where crystal-clear waters are consistently rated as Excellent by the Environment Agency. The bay's picturesque setting, surrounded by rugged coastline, offers a serene escape for beachgoers. During the summer months, the water temperature at Booby's Bay typically ranges from 17°C to 20°C, perfect for swimming and water activities.

15.1°C
Air Temp
14.8 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 4h 51m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

15.1°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
15.1°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 4h 51m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

Sand & Rocky beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Rock, Sand
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
15.1°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 18:40 3.6m
Low 01:06 -3.3m
High 06:58 3.6m
Low 13:22 -3.3m
Sediment Type
Rock, Sand

The shoreline consists primarily of rock, sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.

Annual Rating
Excellent

Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.

Rainfall Impact
Low Risk

This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
Coastal Beach

Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.

Sewerage Provider
South West Water Limited

South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
2018

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2018. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Cornwall

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Cornwall area.

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