Beach Weather in Porthmeor Beach, St Ives Bay, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Porthmeor Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° which is too cold 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 24%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 30kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Porthmeor Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:19 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 Porthmeor Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10° 11°
22% 16% 29% 27% 30% 11% 49% 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°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
16% 83% 94% 69% 42% 100% 97% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 78% 100%
1.6mm 2.6mm 3.2mm 1.9mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 29% 15% 4%
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 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 12°
9% 11% 56% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.4mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 12° 12° 13° 12° 12°
100% 100% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.1mm 0.2mm 1.7mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 1.0mm 3.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10°
100% 92% 100% 77% 83% 82% 80% 82%
0.5mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
17.5s 17.0s 16.1s 15.8s 15.4s 14.5s 14.2s 13.6s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.6s 13.2s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
18
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
0.9m
0.2m
0.4m
13.1s 12.9s 12.8s 13.0s 13.2s 13.5s 13.8s 14.2s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.1m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
14.6s 15.6s 15.5s 15.1s 14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.3s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
21
kmh
30
kmh
37
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
46
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
1.8m
2.1m
1.9m
14.1s 13.7s 13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.5s 11.8s 11.8s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
39
kmh
57
kmh
59
kmh
61
kmh
65
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
1.1m
1.9m
2.5m
2.9m
3.0m
12.0s 20.6s 20.1s 19.3s 19.0s 17.9s 18.0s 17.7s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69
kmh
65
kmh
61
kmh
46
kmh
58
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
37
kmh
1.1m
1.9m
2.2m
1.9m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
17.3s 16.6s 15.6s 19.2s 19.0s 18.7s 17.5s 16.2s
Sat 13th December
5:28 AM 11:37 AM 6:10 PM
2.10 5.23 2.04
Sun 14th December
12:13 AM 6:33 AM 12:41 PM 7:12 PM
5.03 2.14 5.22 2.04
Mon 15th December
1:14 AM 7:37 AM 1:39 PM 8:08 PM
5.14 2.07 5.31 1.95
Tue 16th December
2:07 AM 8:32 AM 2:30 PM 8:57 PM
5.34 1.92 5.46 1.81
Wed 17th December
2:53 AM 9:19 AM 3:15 PM 9:39 PM
5.55 1.74 5.63 1.66
Thu 18th December
3:36 AM 10:01 AM 3:56 PM 10:18 PM
5.77 1.57 5.78 1.52
Fri 19th December
4:15 AM 10:40 AM 4:35 PM 10:55 PM
5.94 1.42 5.89 1.40
Sat 13th December
11°
0.0mm
27kmh SW
24%
Sun 14th December
12°
0.0mm
42kmh SSW
75%
Mon 15th December
11°
10.0mm
5kmh NE
97%
Tue 16th December
10°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
68%
Wed 17th December
11°
1.0mm
45kmh SSW
72%
Thu 18th December
13°
9.8mm
60kmh S
99%
Fri 19th December
11°
1.7mm
60kmh WNW
87%
Sat 20th December
11°
0.1mm
39kmh SSW
79%
Sun 21st December
12°
0.3mm
25kmh SW
74%
Mon 22nd December
13°
0.2mm
32kmh SSW
65%
Tue 23rd December
11°
0.2mm
19kmh S
59%
Wed 24th December
12°
1.0mm
43kmh SSW
95%
Thu 25th December
12°
0.3mm
32kmh WNW
82%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
31kmh NNW
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 74%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Porthmeor Beach, St Ives Bay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives Bay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom is a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of the British coastline. This beautiful beach is located on the stunning Cornish coast and offers visitors a chance to relax, unwind, and take in the breathtaking scenery. Whether you're looking for a fun-filled family vacation or a romantic getaway for two, Porthmeor Beach has something to offer everyone.

Beach Type

Porthmeor Beach is known for its golden yellow sand that stretches along the bay's shoreline. Although it's not powdery white like some tropical beaches, it still provides a comfortable surface for sunbathing and beach activities. The beach also features some rocky areas and tide pools, making it an interesting spot for snorkeling and exploring marine life.

Beach Activities

Porthmeor Beach offers a variety of activities that cater to different interests. Some popular activities include:

  1. Surfing: Porthmeor Beach is renowned for its consistent surf conditions, making it an ideal destination for both experienced surfers and beginners alike. Surf schools are available in the area if you want to learn or improve your skills.
  2. Rockpooling: The rocky areas of the beach provide excellent opportunities to explore tide pools filled with marine life such as crabs, starfish, and sea anemones.
  3. Coastal Walks: The South West Coast Path runs along Porthmeor Beach and offers stunning views of the coastline as well as access to nearby attractions like Tate St Ives art gallery.
  4. Sunbathing: With its golden sand and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, Porthmeor Beach is perfect for relaxing under the sun while listening to the sound of waves crashing onshore.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options near Porthmeor Beach ranging from luxury hotels to self-catering apartments and holiday cottages. Some popular choices include:

  1. St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa: A luxury hotel with stunning sea views, spa facilities, and an outdoor pool.
  2. Pedn Olva Hotel: A cozy hotel situated on a cliff overlooking the beach, offering comfortable rooms and an outdoor pool.
  3. Porthmeor Beach Apartments: Self-catering apartments located just steps away from the beach, providing a homely atmosphere for your stay.

Areas to Stay In

St Ives Town is the most popular area to stay in while visiting Porthmeor Beach. The town provides easy access to the beach as well as local amenities such as shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Alternatively, you can also consider staying in nearby areas like Carbis Bay or Lelant for a quieter experience but still within close proximity to Porthmeor Beach.

Beach Amenities

Porthmeor Beach offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  1. Lifeguards on duty during peak season (May-September)
  2. Surf equipment rental available near the beach
  3. Public restrooms and showers
  4. Cafe/restaurant overlooking the beach for refreshments
  5. Limited parking spaces available near the beach (it's recommended to use public transport or park in town center car parks)

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