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 12° 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 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 47kmh from the North West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Porthmeor Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:47 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 12° 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 2.1mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
100% 66% 100% 80% 81% 70% 7% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 11° 11° 11°
87% 100% 100% 100% 100% 31% 60% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
96% 37% 100% 100% 100% 91% 73% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 11° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 28% 38% 34%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 11° 11°
77% 32% 55% 47% 10% 33% 93% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
100% 38% 38% 24% 72% 37% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 100% 30% 100% 97% 84% 56%
0.0mm 1.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
47
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
1.5m
1.2m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.8m
1.4m
1.1m
3.1s 12.6s 13.3s 13.7s 13.4s 12.9s 12.3s 11.9s
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
29
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
11.9s 11.5s 5.5s 24.3s 23.2s 21.8s 20.6s 19.7s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
19.0s 17.9s 17.3s 16.0s 16.5s 16.2s 15.7s 15.4s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
15.2s 14.7s 14.4s 14.2s 6.8s 13.2s 13.3s 13.2s
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
13.4s 13.6s 13.7s 14.1s 14.2s 14.2s 14.0s 13.7s
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
1.8m
1.8m
2.0m
2.1m
1.8m
2.0m
1.5m
1.3m
13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 13.2s 14.2s 17.4s 16.0s 15.1s
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
34
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
2.0m
14.8s 14.7s 13.9s 13.3s 13.0s 6.6s 6.6s 8.1s
Thu 19th February
12:08 AM 6:04 AM 12:29 PM 6:22 PM
0.56 6.81 0.44 6.62
Fri 20th February
12:42 AM 6:38 AM 1:03 PM 6:57 PM
0.49 6.86 0.43 6.62
Sat 21st February
1:17 AM 7:14 AM 1:38 PM 7:34 PM
0.54 6.77 0.57 6.49
Sun 22nd February
1:54 AM 7:52 AM 2:16 PM 8:13 PM
0.73 6.54 0.85 6.24
Mon 23rd February
2:34 AM 8:35 AM 2:59 PM 8:59 PM
1.04 6.17 1.26 5.87
Tue 24th February
3:22 AM 9:26 AM 3:50 PM 9:55 PM
1.45 5.70 1.73 5.43
Wed 25th February
4:22 AM 10:32 AM 4:59 PM 11:10 PM
1.88 5.22 2.15 5.07
Thu 19th February
10°
0.2mm
38kmh NW
65%
Fri 20th February
12°
0.6mm
43kmh WSW
80%
Sat 21st February
12°
0.0mm
32kmh SW
87%
Sun 22nd February
11°
2.1mm
23kmh WSW
75%
Mon 23rd February
12°
0.0mm
27kmh SW
54%
Tue 24th February
12°
0.0mm
44kmh S
63%
Wed 25th February
11°
1.3mm
35kmh NNW
83%
Thu 26th February
11°
0.8mm
51kmh SW
92%
Fri 27th February
11°
0.8mm
20kmh SW
71%
Sat 28th February
0.1mm
27kmh WNW
53%
Sun 1st March
10°
1.0mm
52kmh SSW
88%
Mon 2nd March
11°
0.6mm
22kmh S
87%
Tue 3rd March
11°
0.2mm
13kmh W
81%
Wed 4th March
0.0mm
16kmh W
45%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 10 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 73%.

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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