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A wide dune-backed bay near Newquay whose rock pools and dunes are a favourite hunting ground for Cornish sea glass.
About Perranporth Beach
Perranporth is a long golden beach backed by dunes, best known for surfing. It isn't the most obvious sea glass beach, but several Cornish guides say the rocks and tidal pools reward a search after high tides and storms.
Sea glass at Perranporth Beach
Small pieces of frosted glass near the rocks, rock pools and dunes, especially after storms and high tides. Low tide is the best time to look.
Visiting Perranporth Beach
- Parking
- Wheal Leisure Car Park (free off season) next to the main street, or the pay and display car park on the Promenade at the south end of the beach (Visit Cornwall).
- Toilets
- Free public toilet at the south end of the beach next to the Promenade car park (Visit Cornwall).
- Safety
- Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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Sources
- penventon.co.uk : Small pieces after high tides and storms, near rocks and tidal pools
- mudpiefridays.com : Real treasures unveiled after storms
- cornishcompass.com : Colourful shards around rock pools and dunes; low tide best
Last updated 23 October 2026
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