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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 which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 25kmh from the West-Northwest. 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 08:25 PM. The skies should be very 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 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 be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10°
62% 100% 100% 81% 9% 20% 24% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
50% 33% 84% 72% 71% 35% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 12° 10°
82% 100% 82% 66% 71% 64% 73% 34%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 13° 13° 14° 13° 12°
84% 45% 100% 100% 100% 100% 52% 69%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 13° 12° 11°
74% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 62% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Sat 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 11° 10°
85% 77% 72% 7% 3% 6% 19% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 13° 14° 14° 13° 11°
99% 59% 71% 93% 95% 24% 21% 43%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
1.6m
0.6m
0.7m
10.8s 10.7s 10.5s 10.1s 10.0s 10.1s 10.0s 10.1s
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
29
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
33
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.4m
2.0m
1.5m
10.3s 10.6s 10.6s 10.6s 10.6s 10.0s 10.1s 10.1s
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
32
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
1.8m
2.0m
2.0m
1.8m
1.4m
0.8m
0.4m
0.3m
6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 9.3s 10.5s 10.8s
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
10.9s 11.0s 11.0s 10.8s 10.8s 11.7s 12.0s 11.9s
Fri 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.6m
0.8m
11.8s 10.3s 14.3s 14.4s 14.3s 14.1s 14.0s 13.7s
Sat 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.4m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
13.4s 12.8s 12.7s 12.9s 12.4s 12.5s 12.5s 12.0s
Sun 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
11.6s 11.6s 11.7s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s
Mon 21st April
5:14 AM 11:22 AM 5:46 PM
2.30 4.72 2.40
Tue 22nd April
12:03 AM 6:35 AM 12:51 PM 7:10 PM
4.87 2.30 4.74 2.30
Wed 23rd April
1:29 AM 7:58 AM 2:12 PM 8:28 PM
5.07 2.02 5.07 1.94
Thu 24th April
2:40 AM 9:07 AM 3:14 PM 9:31 PM
5.51 1.53 5.58 1.44
Fri 25th April
3:36 AM 10:03 AM 4:05 PM 10:25 PM
6.04 1.01 6.12 0.94
Sat 26th April
4:25 AM 10:52 AM 4:51 PM 11:13 PM
6.54 0.57 6.59 0.52
Sun 27th April
5:11 AM 11:37 AM 5:34 PM 11:58 PM
6.91 0.29 6.92 0.25
Mon 21st April
11°
0.4mm
25kmh WNW
62%
Tue 22nd April
12°
0.6mm
30kmh SSW
68%
Wed 23rd April
12°
0.5mm
26kmh NW
71%
Thu 24th April
14°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
81%
Fri 25th April
13°
1.1mm
35kmh S
88%
Sat 26th April
12°
0.0mm
26kmh WSW
46%
Sun 27th April
14°
0.1mm
21kmh WSW
63%
Mon 28th April
14°
0.0mm
23kmh SW
22%
Tue 29th April
16°
0.0mm
8kmh S
11%
Wed 30th April
15°
0.0mm
18kmh ENE
19%
Thu 1st May
12°
2.5mm
46kmh ESE
82%
Fri 2nd May
14°
1.0mm
28kmh SSW
72%
Sat 3rd May
13°
0.5mm
26kmh S
80%
Sun 4th May
14°
0.0mm
19kmh S
47%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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