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 13° 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 5.0mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 57kmh from the South. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Porthmeor Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:10 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 76% 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 89%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
78% 81% 81% 71% 100% 100% 76% 71%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 4.5mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 13° 12° 13°
76% 23% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.9mm 0.6mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 38%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 13° 14°
4% 100% 93% 90% 100% 75% 70% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 14° 14°
78% 58% 64% 60% 45% 44% 64% 33%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 14° 16° 16° 13° 13°
57% 47% 41% 37% 6% 9% 8% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 15° 12° 12°
14% 21% 31% 25% 6% 35% 52% 55%
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 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
57
kmh
51
kmh
43
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
2.2m
1.3m
11.6s 11.2s 7.0s 10.4s 6.9s 6.9s 11.0s 11.3s
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.7s 11.8s 11.3s 10.7s 10.6s 10.8s 7.3s 10.4s
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
10.4s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s 11.7s 11.9s 11.9s
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
11.9s 11.7s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
11.3s 11.3s 11.2s 10.8s 11.4s 11.5s 12.8s 12.7s
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
12.7s 12.0s 11.9s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s 11.1s
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
10.9s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 10.5s 10.1s 9.8s 10.0s
Fri 25th October
5:53 AM 12:02 PM 6:55 PM
2.49 4.86 2.40
Sat 26th October
12:56 AM 7:31 AM 1:35 PM 8:27 PM
4.63 2.50 4.91 2.24
Sun 27th October
1:19 AM 7:49 AM 1:43 PM 8:26 PM
4.83 2.24 5.20 1.92
Mon 28th October
2:13 AM 8:40 AM 2:30 PM 9:07 PM
5.17 1.91 5.54 1.61
Tue 29th October
2:54 AM 9:18 AM 3:09 PM 9:39 PM
5.52 1.59 5.85 1.33
Wed 30th October
3:29 AM 9:50 AM 3:44 PM 10:08 PM
5.85 1.32 6.11 1.12
Thu 31st October
4:02 AM 10:20 AM 4:16 PM 10:36 PM
6.11 1.11 6.28 0.99
Fri 25th October
11°
5.0mm
46kmh NNW
82%
Sat 26th October
13°
2.9mm
31kmh SSW
87%
Sun 27th October
14°
0.3mm
14kmh W
91%
Mon 28th October
14°
0.1mm
21kmh WSW
79%
Tue 29th October
15°
0.2mm
8kmh SE
55%
Wed 30th October
16°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
27%
Thu 31st October
15°
0.0mm
16kmh ESE
29%
Fri 1st November
14°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
50%
Sat 2nd November
14°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
26%
Sun 3rd November
14°
0.0mm
32kmh SE
32%
Mon 4th November
14°
2.1mm
37kmh WNW
90%
Tue 5th November
12°
0.0mm
31kmh W
64%
Wed 6th November
13°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
38%
Thu 7th November
°
mm
kmh
%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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