Porthmeor Beach is a beach in Cornwall, England.

Come and explore Porthmeor beach – located in the popular coastal town of St Ives, it’s the perfect spot for surfers looking to take advantage of the rare south-westerly gales. Right next door to the iconic Tate Gallery, the beach is easily accessible with a car park just above it. And if you’re feeling peckish afterwards, you can grab a bite to eat at the charming cafe.

Are there lifeguards on Porthmeor Beach?

Porthmeor Beach is a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Cornwall are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Porthmeor Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Porthmeor Beach?

So – is Porthmeor Beach, Cornwall dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Porthmeor Beach.

Dogs are not allowed on this beach from Easter Day until October 1st.

Is there parking at Porthmeor Beach?

There is parking availabile at Porthmeor Beach.

There are approximately 50 paid parking spaces at this location.

Porthmeor Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Porthmeor Beach is: TR26 1JZ
The OS Grid Reference for Porthmeor Beach is: SW 5169 4088
The nearest town to Porthmeor Beach is: St Ives

Porthmeor Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”TR26 1JZ” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Porthmeor Beach – Additional Information

☑️ Great for Surfing
☑️ Toilets
☑️ Shop

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