Looe, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Portwrinkle

Portwrinkle beach is situated on the western coast of Cornwall, UK. It is comprised of fine, golden sand and a rocky foreshore.

The beach is located in the fishing village of Portwrinkle, which was once a prosperous pilchard industry center. The village's former fish cellars have been transformed into vacation cottages, and the harbor is now peaceful.

Explore places to stay near Portwrinkle Beach and enjoy the charm of a historic fishing village with golden sands and rocky shores.

There is parking available for 30-50 cars and restroom facilities on-site.

What to do at Portwrinkle?

Amenities

Portwrinkle amenities include toilet.

Bars

Best bars near Portwrinkle include Finnygook Inn, Clubhouse Bar and The Finnygook Inn.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Portwrinkle include Dovecote Cafe and Finnygook Inn.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is easy to access with plenty of parking and not too crowded. Visitors enjoy exploring the rock pools and beautiful views, but some complain about the rocky terrain and lack of sand for swimming. The beach has public toilets, a cafe, and is great for all year round with dogs welcome on the left side of the beach.

Where to Stay near Portwrinkle?

If you’re planning a trip to Portwrinkle, consider staying in the charming fishing village itself, where former fish cellars have been converted into cozy vacation cottages. Alternatively, nearby towns like Looe offer a wider range of accommodations and are just a short drive away, making them convenient for exploring the broader Cornwall coast.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Portwrinkle?

Latitude: 50.361725 / Longitude: -4.310709

Portwrinkle is located in Looe. The following map of Portwrinkle shows the exact location.


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Portwrinkle: Weather Today

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
Today is unfortunately not a suitable day for a trip to Portwrinkle. With persistent rain expected throughout the day and quite blustery winds whipping across the shoreline, conditions at the beach will be unpleasant and rather raw. The air temperature is only 15.7 °C, making it far too chilly for sunbathing or relaxing on the sand. Furthermore, the water is cold at 13.1 °C, and with waves reaching a significant height, the sea is not at all appropriate for swimming. Please stay away from the coast today as the combination of rain and choppy water creates a bleak and potentially hazardous environment. It is best to save your beach outing for a much drier and calmer day when the weather is more inviting.
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Air

Low / High11.2°C/15.7°C
Feels Like (High)12.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature13.1 °C
Wave Height1.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance100%
Rainfall9.3 mm
Rain Duration12 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:06/21:25
Sunshine Hours14.6 hrs
UV Index5.8
Cloud Cover74%
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Wind

Speed27.7 km/h
Gusts51.5 km/h
DirectionW

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