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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 16kmh 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 09:02 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 51% 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 15° which is a little too chilly 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 2%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 15° 15° 14° 12°
10% 6% 14% 2% 16% 6% 51% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 15° 15° 14° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 19% 89% 7% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 15° 14° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 10% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 16° 15° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 16° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 12°
2% 6% 33% 55% 32% 4% 6% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 13°
71% 100% 42% 77% 70% 55% 43% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
4.0s 3.8s 3.7s 4.0s 4.1s 5.0s 5.2s 12.5s
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
12.4s 12.3s 12.0s 12.3s 11.4s 11.4s 11.7s 11.6s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
11.3s 11.1s 10.9s 10.8s 10.8s 10.6s 12.4s 12.0s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
1.0m
1.5m
1.4m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
0.8m
0.8m
11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 10.7s 10.5s 10.1s 9.9s 9.5s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 8.9s 8.7s 8.5s 5.4s 5.5s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
10.9s 10.6s 10.0s 10.2s 10.9s 11.0s 11.6s 10.4s
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
10.6s 10.6s 10.4s 10.1s 10.0s 9.9s 9.8s 9.5s
Thu 15th May
1:17 AM 7:15 AM 1:31 PM 7:31 PM
1.22 5.97 1.34 6.04
Fri 16th May
1:51 AM 7:49 AM 2:06 PM 8:07 PM
1.36 5.80 1.49 5.87
Sat 17th May
2:29 AM 8:26 AM 2:45 PM 8:46 PM
1.53 5.59 1.66 5.68
Sun 18th May
3:12 AM 9:09 AM 3:29 PM 9:32 PM
1.70 5.37 1.84 5.49
Mon 19th May
4:02 AM 10:00 AM 4:22 PM 10:28 PM
1.85 5.17 1.98 5.33
Tue 20th May
5:01 AM 11:03 AM 5:25 PM 11:35 PM
1.94 5.03 2.06 5.27
Wed 21st May
6:07 AM 12:16 PM 6:34 PM
1.91 5.06 2.00
Thu 15th May
15°
0.0mm
12kmh N
13%
Fri 16th May
15°
0.0mm
10kmh E
14%
Sat 17th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
2%
Sun 18th May
16°
0.0mm
12kmh NNE
1%
Mon 19th May
16°
0.0mm
16kmh ESE
3%
Tue 20th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
22%
Wed 21st May
14°
0.0mm
13kmh W
69%
Thu 22nd May
14°
2.7mm
27kmh WNW
80%
Fri 23rd May
14°
2.0mm
21kmh E
90%
Sat 24th May
13°
0.8mm
37kmh NNE
94%
Sun 25th May
13°
0.1mm
22kmh NNE
69%
Mon 26th May
15°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
18%
Tue 27th May
15°
0.0mm
21kmh SW
47%
Wed 28th May
13°
5.2mm
27kmh SSW
85%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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