Surf coast

Perranporth

Cornwall · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Local gemEurope

Three golden miles of dune-backed Cornish surf, home to the Watering Hole, Britain's only bar built on the sand.

Expect a sea temperature of roughly 17°C at Perranporth (Cornwall, United Kingdom) in high summer; the season runs Year-round.

Sea temperature: ~17°C in the warm season
Water: Cool, clear Atlantic blue
Sand: Vast golden sand and dunes
Swimming: Broad, lively surf; lifeguarded flags in summer
Surf: A huge, reliable beach-break with a beach bar on the sand
Best time to visit: Year-round
Setting: Three miles of dune-backed surf sand with a famous bar built on the beach
Beach type: Surf coast
Region: Europe