Best beaches in Padstow

3 ranked beaches in Padstow, Cornwall

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Harbour Cove

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A broad estuary beach near Padstow with calm water and understated local value.

7.0

St George's Cove

A sheltered sandy cove near Padstow, often missed beside bigger surf beaches.

7.0

Trevone Bay Beach

A compact sandy bay with surf and rock pools north of Padstow.

7.0

What makes Padstow's beaches stand out?

Padstow sits in Cornwall, United Kingdom and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — 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 Padstow or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.