Lifeguard unit: Porth
Beach Information
RNLI lifeguarded beaches near you
About this beach
Porth is a narrow and shallow beach that has a long tidal drop. Like many of the Restormel beaches it is exposed to Atlantic swells. It is a popular beach with families and like Towan there is no surfing permitted during the summer season when the lifeguards are on duty between the hours of 10am and 6pm.
Lifeguard season dates
19 May - 30 September
Headquarters open days
05/01/2009
By: Laura Fennimore
The RNLI opens its Headquarters and the Lifeboat College to the public on 5–6 September.
RNLI lifeguards for Teignbridge
04/12/2008
By: Amy Caldwell
The RNLI will take on lifeguarding duties in Teignbridge in Devon from next year.
Bobby's Boat named at College
24/11/2008
By: Amy Ross
A D class lifeboat for the RNLI relief fleet was named Bobby's Boat at the Lifeboat College on 14 November.
RNLI trainer awarded prestigious medal
17/11/2008
By: Tamsin Thomas
RNLI Sea Survival Trainer Paul Savage has been awarded the prestigious Thomas Gray Silver Medal at the Annual Court of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets.
