Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) โ a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Castle Beach Falmouth
Rocky town beach below Pendennis, useful for snorkelling and low-tide exploration searches.
Gyllyngvase Beach
Falmouth's best-known town beach with easy facilities, sand, and a reliable visitor draw.
Maenporth Beach
Sheltered sandy beach west of Falmouth with safe swimming feel and coastal views.
Swanpool Beach
Accessible Falmouth beach with watersports, cafe culture, and family-friendly conditions.
Falmouth sits in Cornwall, United Kingdom and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index โ a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Falmouth or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
