Beach Weather in Porthmeor Beach, St Ives Bay, United Kingdom

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10°
 
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11°
 
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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 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 1.4mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 42kmh from the North-Northwest. 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 09:01 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
79% 72% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100% 98%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 10° 10° 10°
83% 73% 72% 62% 77% 17% 11% 33%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 12° 11° 11°
87% 87% 79% 63% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 10°
44% 62% 100% 100% 57% 57% 96% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.5mm
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 12° 11° 12° 13°
100% 86% 64% 100% 90% 100% 100% 100%
0.5mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 2.5mm 0.5mm
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
100% 92% 80% 79% 85% 56% 53% 66%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 14°
78% 84% 86% 71% 62% 58% 33% 20%
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 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
15.5s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.0s 14.7s 14.6s 12.0s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
7.1s 7.0s 7.3s 6.7s 14.1s 11.7s 6.9s 5.0s
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
5.3s 7.5s 7.4s 5.4s 7.3s 8.0s 7.8s 13.5s
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
11.9s 12.2s 9.9s 11.9s 12.5s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
32
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
0.9m
1.2m
12.0s 11.8s 5.8s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s 10.4s 10.6s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
11.1s 10.9s 9.8s 13.4s 13.8s 14.3s 13.1s 9.6s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
11.4s 12.4s 12.9s 13.2s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.5s
Thu 14th May
3:29 AM 9:50 AM 3:57 PM 10:14 PM
5.93 1.17 6.04 1.11
Fri 15th May
4:18 AM 10:40 AM 4:43 PM 11:04 PM
6.32 0.84 6.43 0.77
Sat 16th May
5:04 AM 11:28 AM 5:27 PM 11:52 PM
6.61 0.62 6.71 0.53
Sun 17th May
5:50 AM 12:15 PM 6:12 PM
6.78 0.52 6.85
Mon 18th May
12:40 AM 6:36 AM 1:03 PM 6:57 PM
0.44 6.78 0.57 6.83
Tue 19th May
1:29 AM 7:22 AM 1:50 PM 7:44 PM
0.50 6.63 0.74 6.66
Wed 20th May
2:19 AM 8:11 AM 2:40 PM 8:34 PM
0.69 6.35 1.00 6.39
Thu 14th May
10°
1.4mm
38kmh NNW
91%
Fri 15th May
11°
0.4mm
24kmh N
53%
Sat 16th May
12°
0.8mm
16kmh W
89%
Sun 17th May
12°
1.2mm
26kmh W
77%
Mon 18th May
12°
5.1mm
29kmh SSW
92%
Tue 19th May
15°
0.3mm
31kmh SW
76%
Wed 20th May
16°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
61%
Thu 21st May
18°
0.0mm
15kmh SSE
5%
Fri 22nd May
18°
0.0mm
29kmh ESE
1%
Sat 23rd May
18°
0.1mm
20kmh E
25%
Sun 24th May
17°
1.0mm
11kmh WNW
47%
Mon 25th May
16°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
61%
Tue 26th May
16°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
17%
Wed 27th May
19°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
4%

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 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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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