Trevaunance Cove

A popular surf beach at St Agnes with a small harbour wall, framed by dramatic mining-heritage cliffs; a hub for the village's cafes and surf schools.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: Summer (RNLI seasonal patrol)

Hazards: Rip currents near the rocks; Rocks exposed at low tide

Amenities: Car park · Cafes · Toilets · Surf schools · Small slipway/harbour wall

Dogs

No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.

Family

Good sandy beach with rockpools, surf lessons and nearby village amenities, though it can have a strong shore break at times.

Fishing

Rock arms and old harbour remains provide mixed rough ground for bass, pollack, wrasse, dogfish, huss and summer mackerel. Fish settled conditions and keep casting away from swimmers and boat activity.

Species reported: Bass and pollack, Ballan wrasse, Dogfish and bull huss, Mackerel

Crabbing

unknown — Old harbour remains do not by themselves establish a safe, permitted crabbing location.

Access & parking

Short walk down from village car park to the cove Sat-nav: TR5 0RZ. Get directions →