Porthcurno - silicon surfing

Porthgwarra Man

There was a strange man of Porthgwarra
whose dwelling was really a horror
In a cave full of bats
he gobbled up rats
and rotting old fauna and flora.

You can see all these #LostLimericksOfCornwall in one place at porthcurno.info/limericks.

Weather Forecast

Today: Thundery Showers,
Min: 8°C (46°F)
Max: 11°C (52°F)

Friday: Sunny Intervals,
Min: 9°C (47°F)
Max: 12°C (54°F)
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Tide Times

Thu 14th May 2026

03:07 - High - 5.42m
15:33 - High - 5.46m

Multistorey Mausoleum custom catacomb plans revealed at Porthcurno.

Don't miss the illustrated Lost Limericks of Cornwall here.

For daily exercise check out some circular local cycle rides drawn up by locals.

Get a handy cycling skills manual for the whole family:

Porthcurno figures on the Slow Ways maps of local walking routes, and will be on the West Kernow Way cycle route.

Fine secluded self-catering accommodation available here with seaviews, footpaths and sunsoaked patio at Raftra Cottage Holidays.

Dogs on Beaches

Dogs are not allowed on Porthcurno beach in 2026 from 10am to 6pm, from 1 July to 31 August as per rules of Cornwall Council. Similar rules apply to Porthgwarra beach, but Pedn Vounder and Porthchapel beaches at Porthcurno do not have council dog bans in place. Other private beaches may have their own restrictions in place.

Natural Silver

Fine silver jewellery from shells on Porthcurno Beach

Porthcurno beach silver jewellery

A splendid souvenir available now from a local artisan at NaturalSilver.co.uk