Back To All Beaches
Back to all beaches

Kingsand

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

Kingsand, a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, boasts a stunning coastline with a mix of sand and shingle shores. Visitors can enjoy the Good-rated waters, tested by the Environment Agency, and bask in the warm summer temperatures, estimated to be around 18°C. The village's natural beauty, combined with its excellent water quality, makes it an ideal destination for beach lovers.

13.8°C
Air Temp
9.7 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 5h 4m
Get Directions

Live Water Quality

80
Good
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
Today's Conditions • Updated 10 mins ago

Lifeguards

Unknown
Help us verify

Air Temp

13.8°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
13.8°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 5h 4m

Water Quality

Good
Safe for swimming

Pollution Alerts

None
No alerts today

Quick Overview

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

Beach Information View all details

Beach Type
Sand, Shingle
Water Quality
Good
Avg. Air Temp
13.8°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

Community Photos

Insider Tips & Community Feed for Kingsand

No insider tips yet

Every local tip helps other beachgoers make the most of their visit.
Be the first to share your knowledge about this beach!

Nearby Businesses View all

The Canteen at Maker Heights
restaurant
4.8 • 120m away
Advertisement
Grow Your Business

Promote Your
Business

Reach thousands of beachgoers looking for the best local spots.

Stay Near Kingsand

Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Kingsand (Cornwall) & surrounds

Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 18:59 2.3m
Low 01:18 -2.7m
High 07:18 2.2m
Low 13:34 -2.7m
Sediment Type
Sand, Shingle

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

Annual Rating
Good

Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.

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
1998

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1998. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Cornwall

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

Explore More Beaches

Previous
Plymouth Firestone Bay
Random
Prestatyn Central
Next
Cawsand

Promote Your Business

Own a local café, surf shop, or accommodation near Kingsand? Fill out the form below to inquire about premium banner placements.

Thank you! Your advertising inquiry has been submitted. We'll send you our rate card shortly.

Upload a Photo

Share your photo of Kingsand with the community!

We require this to prevent spam. It won't be displayed publicly.
If provided, we will credit you on the photo.
You can select up to 10 photos.

Share Local Knowledge

Share hidden gems, parking tips, or hazard warnings for Kingsand!

We require this to prevent spam. It won't be displayed publicly.
If provided, we will credit you.
JPG, PNG, or WEBP up to 5MB.

Help Us Update Our Research

Noticed incorrect information for Kingsand? Submit updates below and our team will verify and publish them!

Required to prevent spam. We never share your email.
Amenities & Features: