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 13° 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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the North. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Porthmeor Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:49 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 73% cloud cover 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 Porthmeor Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.1mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10°
31% 10% 9% 85% 74% 80% 73% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 12° 10°
28% 17% 44% 59% 70% 56% 94% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 13° 13° 11°
26% 14% 3% 1% 59% 88% 6% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 14° 14° 14° 12°
87% 100% 100% 100% 77% 74% 35% 35%
0.5mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 11° 12° 12° 11° 10°
22% 63% 100% 92% 98% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.9mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 93% 85% 81% 91%
1.1mm 0.8mm 1.3mm 1.2mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
84% 93% 100% 99% 93% 77% 81% 87%
0.3mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
4.6s 7.0s 7.7s 7.5s 4.4s 4.2s 7.2s 7.0s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
6.8s 6.5s 6.2s 5.9s 5.7s 5.5s 5.3s 5.2s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
5.1s 5.1s 13.9s 14.6s 14.1s 13.7s 13.4s 12.9s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 6.4s 6.5s 6.1s 11.3s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.1m
1.2m
11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.1s 9.0s 8.0s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
33
kmh
21
kmh
4
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.2m
8.7s 9.8s 9.5s 9.1s 8.9s 8.0s 6.9s 6.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
45
kmh
51
kmh
42
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.5m
1.7m
1.3m
6.9s 6.7s 5.7s 6.5s 6.3s 6.1s 5.7s 7.8s
Wed 6th May
2:18 AM 8:19 AM 2:32 PM 8:36 PM
1.50 5.64 1.68 5.66
Thu 7th May
2:55 AM 8:57 AM 3:11 PM 9:17 PM
1.74 5.34 1.91 5.38
Fri 8th May
3:39 AM 9:41 AM 3:57 PM 10:06 PM
1.98 5.06 2.13 5.14
Sat 9th May
4:32 AM 10:37 AM 4:55 PM 11:08 PM
2.17 4.82 2.28 4.97
Sun 10th May
5:35 AM 11:47 AM 6:02 PM
2.25 4.73 2.32
Mon 11th May
12:21 AM 6:45 AM 1:03 PM 7:13 PM
4.97 2.17 4.84 2.19
Tue 12th May
1:33 AM 7:54 AM 2:11 PM 8:21 PM
5.17 1.92 5.16 1.90
Wed 6th May
11°
0.1mm
12kmh N
48%
Thu 7th May
13°
0.0mm
1kmh ESE
52%
Fri 8th May
13°
0.1mm
4kmh NNE
26%
Sat 9th May
15°
2.3mm
25kmh E
76%
Sun 10th May
12°
3.1mm
25kmh ENE
84%
Mon 11th May
10°
5.4mm
25kmh NW
93%
Tue 12th May
11°
1.6mm
40kmh NNW
89%
Wed 13th May
10°
1.2mm
15kmh WNW
74%
Thu 14th May
11°
0.0mm
30kmh NNE
59%
Fri 15th May
0.4mm
28kmh NNW
75%
Sat 16th May
11°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
76%
Sun 17th May
11°
4.4mm
31kmh NW
90%
Mon 18th May
12°
0.7mm
33kmh ESE
73%
Tue 19th May
14°
0.1mm
30kmh NNE
41%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 68%.

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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