Portreath, a picturesque Cornish beach, boasts a stunning shoreline of sand and shingle, surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery. The beach consistently earns an Excellent rating from the Environment Agency for its water quality, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing summer dip. With its southerly location, the water temperature in summer typically ranges from 18-20°C.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Portreath (Cornwall) & surrounds
Cornwall Hideaways
From £397
Rosebud is a lovely, single-story holiday home located in the wonderful seaside village of Portreath which is next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cornwall Hideaways
From £432
Perfectly located just a ten-minute stroll from the beautiful seaside village of Portreath, The Cube is a stylish and contemporary holiday home ideal for coastal getaways in Cor...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £539
Ideally located just a short walk from the popular seaside village of Portreath, you will find Rosevilla Farmhouse, the perfect holiday home for a family holiday or a getaway wi...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £379
The Gatehouse Apartment in Portreath is a stylish coastal retreat for up to three guests, with stunning sea views from almost every room and direct access to the South West Coas...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £1,164
Seaside House is an exceptional coastal holiday home in Portreath, Cornwall, offering uninterrupted panoramic views across Portreath beach and the open sea. Perfectly located ju...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £1,940
Shore Edge sits in a unique position looking over the picturesque beach and historic harbour of Portreath. From the minute that you walk through the gate, you cannot fail to be ...
Rural Retreats
From £1,940
Shore Edge sits in a unique position looking over the picturesque beach and historic harbour of Portreath. From the minute that you walk through the gate, you cannot fail to be ...
Rural Retreats
From £902
Discover the perfect luxury coastal property in Portreath, set in an unrivalled harbourfront position just moments from the golden sands of Portreath Beach and a short stroll to...
Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▲ High 18:02 (6.44m) | -- | |
| Today | ▼ Low 00:21 (1.35m)▲ High 06:18 (6.48m)▼ Low 12:41 (1.41m)▲ High 18:36 (6.20m) | 5.13m | Spring (85) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▼ Low 00:52 (1.57m)▲ High 06:52 (6.26m)▼ Low 13:15 (1.65m)▲ High 19:11 (5.93m) | 4.69m | Coeff 77 |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▼ Low 01:26 (1.82m)▲ High 07:29 (6.00m)▼ Low 13:51 (1.91m)▲ High 19:49 (5.64m) | 4.18m | Coeff 68 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▼ Low 02:03 (2.07m)▲ High 08:09 (5.72m)▼ Low 14:34 (2.16m)▲ High 20:33 (5.36m) | 3.65m | Coeff 58 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▼ Low 02:48 (2.30m)▲ High 08:57 (5.46m)▼ Low 15:25 (2.36m)▲ High 21:27 (5.12m) | 3.16m | Neap (49) |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▼ Low 03:45 (2.49m)▲ High 09:57 (5.26m)▼ Low 16:29 (2.48m)▲ High 22:34 (5.00m) | 2.78m | Neap (42) |
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
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.
South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Cornwall area.
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