North Cornwall

Chapel Porth Beach

Sandy

Seasonal

Yes

Yes

Seasonal

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Chapel Porth Beach

Chapel Porth beach

chapel porth beach

TR5 0NS

Beach Information

Seasonal dog ban
1st July – 31st August
Between 10 am – 6 pm

Sandy

Chapel Porth Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town center. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Daily 13 May – 24 September
Patrol times 10 am – 6 pm

Limited disabled parking with tarmac road so wheelchairs can access the beach

Nearby Beaches

Porthtowan Beach (1.0 Miles)
Trevaunance Cove Beach (2.0 Miles)
Portreath Beach (3.8 Miles)
Perranporth Beach (4.9 Miles)
Holywell Bay Beach (7.4 Miles)

Nearby Towns

St Agnes (1.6 Miles)
Portreath (3.6 Miles)
Redruth (4.7 Miles)
Perranporth (4.7 Miles)
Camborne (6.6 Miles)

Things to do near Chapel Porth Beach

Great Wheal Charlotte (0.3 Miles)
Wheal Coates Tin Mine (0.3 Miles)
Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool (0.8 Miles)
Tobban Horse (1.4 Miles)
St Agnes Rockpool (2.0 Miles)

Important Beach Information

A Guide to Jellyfish in Cornwall & Their Stings

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The Easy Way to Cold Water Swim in Cornwall

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What is High Tide & Low Tide?

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Spotted a stranded marine animal?

If you find a live seal, dolphin, whale, or turtle in distress on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call BDMLR on 01825 765546 for expert help. Please don’t touch, feed, or move the animal.

Please call

your call could save its life.

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Chapel Porth Beach

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Important Beach Information

A Guide to Jellyfish in Cornwall & Their Stings

Read more

The Easy Way to Cold Water Swim in Cornwall

Read more

What is High Tide & Low Tide?

Read more

Spotted a stranded marine animal?

If you find a live seal, dolphin, whale, or turtle in distress on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call BDMLR on 01825 765546 for expert help. Please don’t touch, feed, or move the animal.

Please call

01825 765546

your call could save its life.

Proud Supporters of

Tourist Information

Chapel Porth Beach is set in a valley hidden between high cliffs giving it shelter from the wind. As you come over the hill from the north the view of the cove is dramatic and will be a totally different beach depending on if the tide is in or not. At low tide the sand stretches all the way from St Agnes Head to Lushingtons at the far end of Porthtowan Beach. Depending on what time of the year you visit the beach will also look totally different with Chapel Porth being one of the most exposed beaches on the North Coast.

During winter this beach gets the full force of the Atlantic and can look quite bleak but summertime it changes dramatically and becomes a lovely golden sandy beach. Many know this famous stretch because of the old mine which sits on top of the coastline, the famous Wheal Coates engine house.

Beware at Chapel Porth as it doesn’t have any RNLI cover and always check the tide times as getting cut off by the incoming tide is a real danger so be careful.

Swimming

Chapel Porth Beach is an ideal spot for swimming during calm days. However, it’s essential to assess the conditions before entering the water. For added safety, consider swimming in pairs or groups and make sure you are within the lifeguards’ view.

Toilets

Chapel Porth Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town center. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Rockpools

You and the family can enjoy finding marine life in rockpools at Chapel Porth Beach for sure, the best rockpools uncover at low tide and are filled with creatures from crabs to prawns and even someones fish! The Chapel Porth Beach rockpools are located either the left side or right side of the beach.

Low Tide

Low tide at Chapel Porth Beach is the best time to visit as it opens the beach to a larger expanse of sand making it perfect for family fun. The back of the beach at Chapel Porth Beach is generally quieter and is a great spot to find small rock pools filled with small marine wildlife.

High Tide

High tide at Chapel Porth Beach can cover the entire beach but to be sure there is a beach when you visit a regular tide in Cornwall is around 5.2m to 5.7m but on larger tides especially spring tides you can expect Chapel Porth Beach to be quite dangerous if there are spring tides mixed with bigger waves so please be careful and always check the tide times at Chapel Porth Beach.

Getting here

By Foot

Accessible via coastal path from either Porthtowan Beach, Portreath Beach or Trevunance Cove area within a short walk away.

By Car

From the east or west, use the A30. At the Chiverton Cross roundabout (about 8 miles from Redruth), take the B3277 road to St Agnes (signposted to St Agnes). As you approach the outskirts of St Agnes, at a mini roundabout, turn left (signposted to Chapel Porth) and follow the road to Chapel Porth.

By Bus

Unfortunately due to ever-changing timetables we’re unable you give you the best information for all locations so please check the Cornwall bus timetables near you

Tide Times

Planning a beach day? Don’t forget to check the tide times in Chapel Porth Beach today to make the most of your visit!

23 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
01:48	low	1.2m
07:52	high	6.69m
14:13	low	1.17m
20:09	high	6.33m

24 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:26	low	1.35m
08:31	high	6.5m
14:53	low	1.37m
20:50	high	6.11m

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Weather Forecast

Be sure to check the Chapel Porth Beach weather forecast ahead of time.

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Chapel Porth Beach FAQ

Can You Swim At Chapel Porth Beach?

Being on the North coast swimming is prohibited here due to strong currents.

Is Chapel Porth A Dog Friendly Beach?

Chapel Porth beach has a seasonal dog ban from the 1st July to 31st August at 10am to 6pm.

Can I Bring My Dog To Summerleaze Beach?

The postcode for Chapel porth beach is TR5 0NS.

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Chapel Porth Beach

Sandy

Seasonal

Yes

Yes

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Nearest Locations

St Agnes (1.59 miles)
Portreath (3.63 miles)
Redruth (4.66 miles)
Perranporth (4.68 miles)
Camborne (6.59 miles)

Nearest Activities

Great Wheal Charlotte (0.3 miles)
Wheal Coates Tin Mine (0.31 miles)
Porthtowan Tidal Pool/Rockpool (0.81 miles)
Tobban Horse (1.37 miles)
St Agnes Rockpool (2 miles)

Nearest Beaches

Porthtowan Beach (0.96 miles)
Trevaunance Cove Beach (2.02 miles)
Portreath Beach (3.76 miles)
Perranporth Beach (4.91 miles)
Holywell Bay Beach (7.37 miles)

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