South Cornwall at low tide

ROCK POOLING BEACHES IN SOUTH CORNWALL

Sheltered coves and exposed pools to explore around low tide on the South Cornwall coast.

3 local guides

Rock pooling in South Cornwall

Kynance Cove

Kynance rewards patience with the tide. Turn up at high water and you will see a striking cove but very little sand; come back a couple of hours either side of low tide and Asparagus Island, the sea caves and the rock pools all open up.

Best tide: Low to mid - Sand, caves and Asparagus Island open up as the tide drops
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Rock pooling in South Cornwall

Maenporth

Maenporth is accessible at any state of tide, though low tide gives the best rock pools.

Best tide: Any tide - Low tide gives the best rock pools
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Rock pooling in South Cornwall

Readymoney Cove

Mid to low tide, when the sand and rock pools are fully exposed. High tide reduces the beach significantly.

Best tide: Mid to low - Full sand and rock pools exposed
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