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Trebarwith Strand

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

Trebarwith Strand, a picturesque beach in Cornwall, boasts a rugged shoreline of rock and sand, surrounded by towering cliffs and dramatic coastal scenery. The beach's water quality is consistently rated as Good by the Environment Agency, making it an ideal spot for swimming and water activities. During the summer months, the water temperature at Trebarwith Strand typically ranges from 16°C to 18°C.

15.8°C
Air Temp
19.4 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 0h 24m
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Live Water Quality

80
Good
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

15.8°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
15.8°C

Tide

High Tide
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Water Quality

Good
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
Good
Avg. Air Temp
15.8°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 19:03 3.5m
Low 00:39 -3.5m
High 07:21 3.5m
Low 12:54 -3.7m
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
Good

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

Rainfall Impact
High Risk

Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.

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
2002

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2002. 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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