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Beach Weather Today in Porthcurno Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 8° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 6° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will have 0.7mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Porthcurno Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:17 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 Porthcurno Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 8° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.8mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

PORTHCURNO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
77% 91% 100% 68% 26% 66% 32% 17%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9° 9° 9° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
18% 97% 100% 100% 36% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 9° 9° 9° 9° 10° 10°
100% 81% 77% 67% 72% 77% 100% 71%
2.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
6°
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12°
100% 78% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
8°
8°
8°
8°
8°
8°
8°
8°
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 7° 6° 7° 7° 7° 7° 8°
100% 100% 100% 81% 100% 81% 19% 70%
3.3mm 1.0mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8° 8° 8° 9° 9° 9° 9° 9°
77% 75% 62% 52% 85% 56% 87% 88%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
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10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9° 8° 8° 8° 8° 8° 9° 9°
82% 83% 29% 3% 1% 15% 88% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
12.4s 13.2s 12.4s 12.4s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
40
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
1.4m
1.7m
1.5m
11.3s 11.1s 11.0s 11.2s 11.6s 11.4s 13.5s 14.1s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
13.8s 13.7s 13.3s 13.3s 13.6s 13.9s 14.2s 14.1s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
47
kmh
51
kmh
50
kmh
50
kmh
58
kmh
62
kmh
64
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.8m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
2.1m
2.5m
13.4s 13.2s 13.3s 12.5s 12.4s 12.1s 12.3s 11.4s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
55
kmh
42
kmh
38
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
2.0m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.5m
1.5m
11.8s 11.8s 12.4s 13.5s 13.8s 13.7s 13.9s 14.0s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
1.5m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
14.1s 14.1s 14.0s 14.2s 13.7s 13.4s 13.1s 12.6s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
12.4s 12.0s 11.5s 7.1s 7.2s 7.4s 10.2s 12.3s
Mon 9th March
2:12 AM 7:56 AM 2:29 PM 8:15 PM
1.41 4.93 1.58 4.78
Tue 10th March
2:45 AM 8:32 AM 3:03 PM 8:55 PM
1.70 4.61 1.88 4.49
Wed 11th March
3:25 AM 9:16 AM 3:47 PM 9:51 PM
2.02 4.27 2.19 4.20
Thu 12th March
4:21 AM 10:24 AM 4:56 PM 11:18 PM
2.30 3.95 2.44 4.01
Fri 13th March
5:47 AM 12:12 PM 6:36 PM
2.44 3.85 2.47
Sat 14th March
12:59 AM 7:30 AM 1:44 PM 8:07 PM
4.09 2.30 4.04 2.21
Sun 15th March
2:10 AM 8:42 AM 2:41 PM 9:05 PM
4.39 1.93 4.38 1.82
Mon 9th March
10°
0.7mm
12kmh W
59%
Tue 10th March
10°
0.7mm
32kmh SSW
81%
Wed 11th March
10°
2.3mm
34kmh WNW
80%
Thu 12th March
12°
0.1mm
51kmh SSW
97%
Fri 13th March
8°
5.2mm
32kmh W
81%
Sat 14th March
9°
1.8mm
34kmh WNW
72%
Sun 15th March
9°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
43%
Mon 16th March
10°
0.1mm
31kmh SSW
59%
Tue 17th March
9°
2.9mm
32kmh NNW
93%
Wed 18th March
8°
0.2mm
36kmh N
40%
Thu 19th March
9°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
33%
Fri 20th March
11°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
47%
Sat 21st March
11°
0.0mm
17kmh W
20%
Sun 22nd March
11°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
36%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Porthcurno Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 8° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 60%.

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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