Beach Weather in Porthcurno Beach, Penzance, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Porthcurno Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 5.2mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 87%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 34kmh from the South. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Porthcurno Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 09:33 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 92% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Porthcurno Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 29%.

PORTHCURNO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 12th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
98% 100% 89% 100% 58% 91% 92% 75%
0.1mm 3.0mm 0.6mm 1.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 13th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15° 13° 13°
85% 75% 16% 14% 6% 100% 100% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 3.6mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 14th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 14°
100% 80% 16% 7% 5% 20% 8% 20%
0.1mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 15th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15° 14°
31% 33% 25% 7% 76% 14% 19% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 16th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 16° 16° 17° 17° 15°
3% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 17° 17° 15°
0% 0% 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 17° 17° 16°
31% 40% 4% 6% 11% 7% 4% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 12th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
7.5s 16.0s 16.1s 15.2s 15.2s 14.8s 14.5s 14.2s
Fri 13th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
32
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
13.4s 13.1s 12.9s 7.4s 12.0s 11.9s 11.6s 11.1s
Sat 14th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
1.5m
1.1m
1.3m
1.3m
0.9m
1.2m
6.8s 6.9s 10.7s 10.2s 10.0s 9.8s 9.6s 9.1s
Sun 15th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
0.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.0s 8.8s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 6.2s 7.3s 7.4s
Mon 16th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s 6.5s 6.3s
Tue 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.4m
1.4m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 9.0s 9.0s 9.1s 9.2s
Wed 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
0.9m
1.2m
0.9m
9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.7s 8.5s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s
Thu 12th June
6:06 AM 12:49 PM 6:25 PM
4.94 1.40 5.16
Fri 13th June
1:12 AM 6:41 AM 1:27 PM 7:01 PM
1.35 4.91 1.40 5.16
Sat 14th June
1:50 AM 7:17 AM 2:05 PM 7:38 PM
1.33 4.88 1.41 5.14
Sun 15th June
2:29 AM 7:55 AM 2:44 PM 8:17 PM
1.32 4.85 1.43 5.11
Mon 16th June
3:09 AM 8:37 AM 3:25 PM 9:01 PM
1.34 4.80 1.48 5.05
Tue 17th June
3:52 AM 9:25 AM 4:10 PM 9:51 PM
1.39 4.72 1.55 4.97
Wed 18th June
4:40 AM 10:20 AM 5:01 PM 10:50 PM
1.46 4.64 1.64 4.89
Thu 12th June
16°
5.2mm
24kmh SSW
87%
Fri 13th June
16°
4.2mm
22kmh SSE
59%
Sat 14th June
15°
0.5mm
24kmh WSW
32%
Sun 15th June
15°
0.0mm
21kmh WNW
26%
Mon 16th June
17°
0.0mm
5kmh NNW
1%
Tue 17th June
17°
0.0mm
12kmh N
3%
Wed 18th June
17°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
14%
Thu 19th June
18°
0.0mm
39kmh ESE
8%
Fri 20th June
18°
0.0mm
19kmh SSE
34%
Sat 21st June
17°
0.9mm
22kmh N
64%
Sun 22nd June
15°
0.0mm
19kmh W
67%
Mon 23rd June
15°
0.0mm
22kmh WNW
36%
Tue 24th June
16°
0.0mm
28kmh SW
30%
Wed 25th June
16°
3.4mm
17kmh SW
89%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Porthcurno Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Porthcurno Beach, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Porthcurno Beach is a beautiful destination located in Penzance, Cornwall, England. Known for its stunning views and clear turquoise waters, this beach is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. Whether you're planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway, Porthcurno Beach has something to offer everyone.

Beach Type

Porthcurno Beach features fine white sand that is soft and powdery, making it perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles. The shoreline gradually slopes into the sea, providing safe swimming conditions suitable for all ages. Though there isn't an on-site reef or prominent rocky areas at Porthcurno Beach itself, nearby locations such as Logan Rock and Pedn Vounder offer opportunities for snorkeling and diving among fascinating marine life.

Beach Activities

At Porthcurno Beach, visitors can indulge in various beach activities including:

  1. Swimming: The crystal-clear waters make swimming at this beach an enjoyable experience.
  2. Sunbathing: The fine white sand allows for comfortable sunbathing while enjoying the picturesque surroundings.
  3. Beachcombing: With its interesting mix of shells and sea glass, exploring the shoreline can be rewarding.
  4. Surfing: During certain times of the year when there are waves present, surfing can be popular among enthusiasts.
  5. Hiking: Nearby coastal paths provide fantastic opportunities to explore the breathtaking scenery of Cornwall's coastline.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly located on Porthcurno Beach, visitors can find several charming hotels and guesthouses in Penzance and the surrounding areas:

  1. Treen House Bed & Breakfast: Located near Porthcurno Beach with stunning views of the coastline
  2. The Land's End Hotel: A historic hotel offering luxurious accommodations with easy access to local attractions
  3. The Old Coastguard: A boutique hotel in nearby Mousehole, featuring an award-winning restaurant

Areas to Stay In

  1. Penzance: As the nearest town to Porthcurno Beach, Penzance offers a variety of accommodations and amenities, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.
  2. St Just: This quaint village offers a more peaceful atmosphere with easy access to Porthcurno Beach and other nearby attractions.
  3. Mousehole: A charming fishing village with picturesque views, perfect for those looking for a more romantic and secluded stay.

Beach Amenities

Porthcurno Beach offers several amenities that make your visit comfortable and enjoyable:

  • Lifeguard service during peak season
  • Public restrooms
  • Car parking available nearby
  • Refreshment kiosk serving snacks and drinks
  • Accessibility ramps for wheelchair users
  • Dogs allowed on the beach during specified times outside of peak season

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