Surfing and Bodyboarding in Cornwall - South Coast
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
Kennack Sands (West) Beach, Nr Helston, Cornwall (South Coast)
A sheltered sandy beach in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The west beach is popular with families and has plenty of sand and rock pools to explore. The east beach is popular with surfers and there are also some good walks along the South West Coast Path.
Little Perhaver Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A small sandy beach that’s sheltered by harbour walls
This is a small family beach at the heart of Gorran Haven. Fishing and sight seeing trips are available from the sea front and it’s also possible to walk to the neighbouring beach at low tide.
The sand and shingle beach at the fishing port of Porthlevan stretches three miles southeast along the Loe Bar. It’s popular with experienced surfers who brave the waves that break onto a shallow barnacle-encrusted reef.
A sandy/rocky beach situated just across the Tamar from Plymouth. Very popular with families despite the steep paths that lead down to it. There are numerous rock pools to explore and play in. The east side of the beach is good for surfing although it is recommended for use by experienced surfers.
