Backed by sand dunes and low cliffs near Padstow, Treyarnon Bay is a west-facing sandy beach much loved by surfers. The Atlantic swell makes for fun waves, though the incoming tide can race in on the left-hand side, so it pays to take care.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Treyarnon is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Treyarnon is a popular beach amongst surfers but can also be very dangerous as the tide comes in very quickly on the left hand side.
Sea Fishing in Treyarnon area
This whole area is good for bass and all species of flatfish if fishing off the beaches. The headlands are good fishing places for pollack, mackerel and the odd whiting or cod.
Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty:
2025
Easter School Holiday 05 April - 21 April
Weekends Only 26 April - 27 April
Daily 03 May - 28 September
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty:
2025
Easter School Holiday 05 April - 21 April
Weekends Only 26 April - 27 April
Daily 03 May - 28 September
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
A few useful Down The Cove picks connected to this read.
