Bigbury-on-Sea South

The southern stretch of Bigbury-on-Sea beach on the west side of Burgh Island, exposed to more swell than the north beach and fishable low-to-mid tide only; Environment Agency-classified Excellent.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: Not confirmed for this specific stretch

Hazards: Cut off by the tide (only fishable/accessible low-to-mid tide); picks up swell and discoloured water on south-west/west winds.

Amenities: car-park (shared with north beach)

Dogs

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

A smaller corner beach that's only fully accessible low-to-mid tide, with more swell than the main north beach — fine for confident families, less ideal for very young children.

Fishing

The south side shares Bigbury Bay's surf fishery for bass, small-eyed ray, dogfish and flatfish. Rocky margins can add pollack or wrasse in settled conditions, but these must remain separate from family and surf space.

Species reported: Bass, Small-eyed ray and dogfish, Flatfish, Pollack and wrasse

Crabbing

unknown — No protected family line-crabbing edge was verified.

Access & parking

Shared car park with Bigbury-on-Sea North; walk around the point at low-to-mid tide. Sat-nav: TQ7 4AR. Get directions →