Surfing and Bodyboarding in Cornwall - North Coast
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
Harlyn Bay Beach, Padstow, Cornwall (North Coast)
A popular family beach with easy access and a large car park
On the eastern side of Trevose Head sits Harlyn Bay. Harlyn is a perfect, sandy, crescent shaped beach surrounded by dunes and low cliffs. Five minutes drive from St Merlyn village and ten minutes from Padstow. It is situated in a rural setting and surrounded by open fields and valleys.
Treyarnon Bay Beach, Padstow, Cornwall (North Coast)
Small cove beach with sand, rocky outcrops and pools
A small beach ideal for crabbing with impressive rocky cliffs and headlands flanking the beach, which is part of the Heritage Coast. Access is good and attracts families for a variety of beach activities, especially surfing. Take note of the safety notices.
The beach has a large expanse of flat sand at low tide and is suitable for various beach games. It’s also one of the finest surfing beaches in Cornwall and you may even see dolphins and seals riding the waves alongside the surfers!
Porthcothan Beach, Polzeath, Cornwall (North Coast)
Porthcothan is a sheltered, sandy beach which is ideal for families
The beach is west facing and backed by grassy dunes, ideal for sunbathing. It is located south of Constantine Bay. There is plenty of parking and the nearest village, St Merryn, is only 10 minutes drive.
Trebarwith Strand Beach, Nr Tintagel, Cornwall (North Coast)
In a deep valley with attractive views along the Heritage Coastline
Rocks must be negotiated before you reach the large sandy beach and high tide covers the beach completely. Swimming and surfing are not recommended either side of high tide and nearby signs warn of the dangers. The coastal path north leads to Tintagel and makes a wonderful scenic walk.
