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

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Today is not a good day for the beach at Portwrinkle. Expect a wet and windy day with a high chance of rain. The maximum air temperature will be 10.7 °C. The wind will be strong, with even stronger gusts. The sea temperature is a chilly 10.7 °C, and the waves will be high. With complete cloud cover, there's no chance of sunshine today. The UV index is only 3.05.
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Air

Low / High4.3°C/10.7°C
Feels Like (High)6.3°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature10.7 °C
Wave Height2.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance98%
Rainfall5.5 mm
Rain Duration8 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:41/18:13
Sunshine Hours7.0 hrs
UV Index3.05
Cloud Cover100%
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Wind

Speed42.9 km/h
Gusts62.6 km/h
DirectionSW

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