(Cornish: Porthkehodhon) - OS Grid Ref: SW719858

Porthcothan beach is popular with tourists and surfers and is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months. There is a pay-and-display car park close to the beach and also a small shop. is situated north of Watergate Bay and Newquay in north Cornwall. The featured handy travel news widget for Porthcothan Bay lists any traffic updates in real time too.