"The female in question was described as being a white female, appearing to be in her late teens/early 20s, of slim build, with dark hair and wearing black shoes, black trousers, a black top and a lightweight black coat.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers were called at 2.55pm on Saturday 8 February following reports of a body being located at the bottom of cliffs in Porthtowan.
"Anybody who witnessed a female at the cliffs in Porthtowan between the afternoon of Friday 7 February and the afternoon of Saturday 8 February is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50250033859.
Both the Coastguard and ambulance services rushed to the scene and the body of the woman, believed to be in her late teens or early 20s, was picked up by a lifeboat.
She was dressed entirely in black including her shoes, black trousers, a top and a lightweight coat, except a red handbag.
