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 too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 7.7mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 55kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Porthcurno Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 04:30 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% 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 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 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 8.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 6.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 9.9mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 94%.

PORTHCURNO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
94% 100% 100% 98% 96% 85% 62% 22%
0.3mm 4.7mm 2.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11°
75% 80% 76% 38% 64% 88% 79% 70%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 13° 14° 14° 14° 15° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 1.2mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.1mm 0.9mm 0.8mm 2.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 12° 12° 13° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 68% 51%
0.2mm 1.0mm 2.4mm 3.6mm 2.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 11° 11° 10° 11° 11°
15% 74% 88% 73% 74% 78% 87% 74%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14°
80% 74% 100% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.6mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14°
100% 72% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
45
kmh
55
kmh
43
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.8m
1.5m
1.4m
0.5m
1.0m
1.3m
7.9s 7.8s 7.4s 7.5s 7.0s 10.8s 10.4s 10.1s
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
43
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
1.3m
1.7m
1.7m
1.3m
0.9m
1.1m
0.5m
1.0m
9.9s 6.1s 6.1s 9.1s 9.1s 7.1s 9.2s 9.1s
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
55
kmh
63
kmh
62
kmh
60
kmh
55
kmh
57
kmh
59
kmh
1.5m
2.7m
2.5m
2.4m
2.3m
2.2m
2.4m
2.5m
9.2s 11.1s 6.2s 9.3s 10.0s 11.6s 11.6s 11.6s
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
56
kmh
64
kmh
62
kmh
49
kmh
27
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
53
kmh
2.6m
2.8m
3.1m
2.8m
1.4m
1.9m
1.6m
1.6m
11.8s 12.0s 12.4s 12.7s 12.5s 14.3s 13.5s 13.5s
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
54
kmh
60
kmh
51
kmh
55
kmh
58
kmh
62
kmh
59
kmh
57
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.7m
1.9m
2.5m
2.3m
2.0m
1.9m
12.3s 12.2s 11.7s 11.8s 9.5s 9.0s 8.8s 8.8s
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
44
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
54
kmh
56
kmh
55
kmh
58
kmh
1.9m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
8.8s 10.3s 10.1s 9.9s 9.7s 17.7s 17.9s 17.9s
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
55
kmh
41
kmh
26
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
8.7s 8.8s 9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.6s 9.6s 9.7s
Thu 21st November
1:10 AM 7:04 AM 1:48 PM 7:38 PM
1.00 4.70 1.00 4.30
Fri 22nd November
2:04 AM 8:00 AM 2:47 PM 8:44 PM
1.40 4.40 1.40 3.90
Sat 23rd November
3:05 AM 9:11 AM 3:53 PM 10:01 PM
1.60 4.10 1.60 3.80
Sun 24th November
4:13 AM 10:29 AM 5:00 PM 11:13 PM
1.70 4.00 1.60 3.90
Mon 25th November
5:19 AM 11:36 AM 5:59 PM
1.70 4.10 1.40
Tue 26th November
12:09 AM 6:16 AM 12:28 PM 6:48 PM
4.10 1.40 4.40 1.20
Wed 27th November
12:54 AM 7:04 AM 1:11 PM 7:30 PM
4.40 1.20 4.60 1.00
Thu 21st November
7.7mm
34kmh NE
82%
Fri 22nd November
10°
0.8mm
31kmh WNW
71%
Sat 23rd November
15°
6.6mm
63kmh SSW
100%
Sun 24th November
15°
9.9mm
25kmh W
89%
Mon 25th November
11°
0.9mm
60kmh WSW
70%
Tue 26th November
14°
1.5mm
57kmh SSW
92%
Wed 27th November
14°
0.4mm
11kmh SSE
94%
Thu 28th November
14°
0.0mm
35kmh SSE
31%
Fri 29th November
14°
0.1mm
29kmh S
45%
Sat 30th November
13°
0.0mm
32kmh SSW
27%
Sun 1st December
13°
3.4mm
44kmh S
40%
Mon 2nd December
13°
0.3mm
43kmh WSW
63%
Tue 3rd December
14°
1.7mm
42kmh SW
97%
Wed 4th December
14°
0.3mm
49kmh SW
92%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 12 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 71%.

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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