Beach Weather in Polzeath Beach, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Polzeath Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 52kmh from the West-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Polzeath Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:17 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 Polzeath 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.5mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

POLZEATH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 12° 12° 10° 10°
40% 76% 100% 100% 100% 85% 38% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53% 86% 100% 100% 100% 87% 80% 56%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
84% 100% 67% 53% 71% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 11° 12° 12° 11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 84% 63% 33% 17%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 10° 10°
13% 7% 6% 6% 4% 5% 15% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
49% 93% 92% 23% 8% 3% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
0% 2% 2% 2% 55% 93% 91% 95%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
34
kmh
43
kmh
47
kmh
50
kmh
51
kmh
48
kmh
52
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.9m
2.1m
2.2m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
55
kmh
63
kmh
65
kmh
64
kmh
63
kmh
62
kmh
58
kmh
56
kmh
2.4m
2.7m
2.9m
2.8m
2.6m
2.7m
2.6m
2.5m
11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
55
kmh
52
kmh
45
kmh
36
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
2.4m
2.3m
2.0m
1.2m
0.7m
1.4m
1.1m
1.2m
11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 12.6s 12.5s 5.6s 5.2s 11.8s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
30
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
11.7s 11.4s 7.3s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 10.3s 10.3s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
10.5s 11.0s 16.2s 15.4s 15.0s 14.4s 14.1s 13.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
13.5s 13.3s 13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.4s 12.2s 11.9s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
11.7s 11.5s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.3s
Sat 21st December
3:04 AM 9:11 AM 3:37 PM 9:36 PM
1.99 6.26 2.07 5.78
Sun 22nd December
3:50 AM 9:59 AM 4:26 PM 10:27 PM
2.28 5.94 2.34 5.53
Mon 23rd December
4:42 AM 10:52 AM 5:20 PM 11:25 PM
2.52 5.66 2.54 5.34
Tue 24th December
5:39 AM 11:51 AM 6:18 PM
2.70 5.47 2.65
Wed 25th December
12:27 AM 6:42 AM 12:53 PM 7:17 PM
5.28 2.77 5.40 2.65
Thu 26th December
1:29 AM 7:43 AM 1:53 PM 8:13 PM
5.34 2.71 5.46 2.54
Fri 27th December
2:25 AM 8:40 AM 2:47 PM 9:04 PM
5.52 2.55 5.62 2.35
Sat 21st December
13°
0.6mm
47kmh W
79%
Sun 22nd December
2.5mm
59kmh NW
82%
Mon 23rd December
0.1mm
26kmh NW
84%
Tue 24th December
12°
0.5mm
12kmh WNW
74%
Wed 25th December
12°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
9%
Thu 26th December
10°
0.0mm
15kmh E
33%
Fri 27th December
0.0mm
23kmh E
42%
Sat 28th December
10°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
70%
Sun 29th December
12°
0.1mm
23kmh S
88%
Mon 30th December
11°
1.5mm
22kmh SSW
92%
Tue 31st December
11°
0.1mm
7kmh S
40%
Wed 1st January
12°
0.0mm
31kmh S
8%
Thu 2nd January
11°
0.0mm
27kmh SSE
13%
Fri 3rd January
11°
0.0mm
20kmh S
35%

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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Polzeath Beach, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Polzeath Beach, located in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, is a popular holiday destination for beach aficionados. This charming beach is not only known for its beautiful scenery but also for the various activities it offers to its visitors. With its stunning views and friendly atmosphere, Polzeath Beach is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a memorable beach holiday.

Beach Type

Polzeath Beach features golden yellow sand and low tide rock pools that are perfect for exploring marine life. The beach is relatively flat and extends over a large area during low tide, making it ideal for families with young children. The shallow waters close to the shore are also great for paddling and taking a dip. While there are no reefs or significant rock formations in the immediate swimming area, the surrounding coastline offers plenty of opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities you can indulge in while visiting Polzeath Beach:

  1. Surfing: Polzeath Beach is renowned for its excellent surfing conditions, attracting both beginners and experienced surfers alike. There are several surf schools in the area where you can take lessons or rent equipment.

  2. Rock Pooling: During low tide, the exposed rock pools provide an exciting opportunity to discover various marine creatures like crabs, starfish, and small fish.

  3. Coastal Walks: The surrounding coastline offers breathtaking views along the South West Coast Path, which makes it perfect for scenic walks or hikes.

  4. Paddleboarding: For those interested in more leisurely water activities, stand-up paddleboarding is another popular option at Polzeath Beach.

  5. Beach Games: The large expanse of sand during low tide provides ample space for beach games such as volleyball or frisbee.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Polzeath Beach itself, there are several comfortable accommodations nearby. Some popular options include:

  • The Oystercatcher Apartments: Located just a short walk from the beach, these modern apartments offer stunning sea views and fully equipped kitchens.
  • The Point at Polzeath: A luxury resort offering self-catering lodges, as well as access to a golf course, swimming pool, and spa facilities.
  • The St. Moritz Hotel: Situated a short drive from Polzeath Beach, this upscale hotel offers beautifully designed rooms and suites, a spa, and an on-site restaurant.

Areas to Stay In

Polzeath Beach is a small village with limited accommodation options, so it is recommended to book your stay in advance during peak season. Nearby towns such as Rock, Wadebridge, or Padstow offer additional lodging options and are only a short drive away.

Beach Amenities

Polzeath Beach offers various amenities for visitors to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

  • Lifeguard service during the summer months
  • Public restrooms
  • Beachfront parking (limited spaces)
  • Surf equipment rentals
  • Cafes and restaurants nearby
  • Local shops for groceries and beach essentials

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