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

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
Today is not a good beach day at Portwrinkle. Expect continuous, moderate rain. The wind will be very strong, with even stronger gusts. The sea temperature is 9.6 °C, and the waves are very high. The maximum air temperature will be 9.8 °C. The sun will be hiding behind thick cloud cover, and the UV index is very low.
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Air

Low / High8.8°C/9.8°C
Feels Like (High)4.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature9.6 °C
Wave Height5.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance100%
Rainfall23.7 mm
Rain Duration20 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset08:02/16:56
Sunshine Hours2.0 hrs
UV Index0.55
Cloud Cover96%
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Wind

Speed63.2 km/h
Gusts100.1 km/h
DirectionS

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