Charlestown

19.8°C Water temp · Aug 2

United Kingdom Coastal 1 - Excellent 19.8°C

Satellite view of Charlestown — Satellite © Esri

Charlestown is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a pebble and shingle beach resort, approximately 290 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs.

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Water

Coastal bathing water

Location

Cornwall

Season

Designated bathing water since 1988. Official monitoring season runs from May to September.

Water Quality

Excellent (2025). Assessed under rBWD

Risks

There is an emergency/storm overflow from the Charlestown Overflow pumping station, that discharges to the sea off Polmeor Island 330m from the bathing water. There is an emergency/storm overflow from the Charlestown Harbour pumping station, that discharges to the sea off Polmeor Island 350m from the bathing water.
The operation of the overflows can lead to a temporary drop in bathing water quality.