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 18° which is a little too chilly 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 09:13 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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 20%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 14°
45% 37% 52% 81% 84% 10% 29% 40%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 14°
50% 53% 51% 75% 19% 17% 31% 5%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 17° 18° 19° 18° 15°
9% 11% 3% 0% 0% 7% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 18° 19° 20° 18° 16°
0% 2% 8% 10% 10% 21% 9% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 18° 17° 17° 17° 16°
10% 6% 11% 47% 48% 37% 77% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17° 15°
100% 72% 91% 100% 100% 22% 28% 41%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15°
32% 68% 79% 100% 86% 52% 100% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
14.7s 14.6s 6.5s 7.2s 7.5s 8.7s 9.1s 9.4s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
9.5s 9.7s 9.8s 9.9s 9.9s 10.0s 10.0s 9.9s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
9.9s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.6s 9.3s 9.0s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
8.9s 8.8s 8.5s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 12.4s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.8s 10.9s 10.6s 9.9s 9.8s 9.3s 9.1s 8.9s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
8.5s 8.1s 8.0s 8.2s 8.3s 8.6s 3.7s 21.3s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
21.1s 8.8s 19.4s 19.4s 19.4s 19.4s 19.3s 18.7s
Fri 26th July
2:32 AM 8:32 AM 2:52 PM 8:55 PM
0.40 5.80 0.70 6.00
Sat 27th July
3:19 AM 9:20 AM 3:42 PM 9:46 PM
0.70 5.50 1.00 5.60
Sun 28th July
4:11 AM 10:14 AM 4:39 PM 10:46 PM
1.10 5.20 1.40 5.20
Mon 29th July
5:10 AM 11:19 AM 5:45 PM 11:58 PM
1.50 5.00 1.60 4.90
Tue 30th July
6:18 AM 12:35 PM 6:59 PM
1.70 4.80 1.80
Wed 31st July
1:17 AM 7:30 AM 1:51 PM 8:14 PM
4.80 1.80 4.90 1.70
Thu 1st August
2:29 AM 8:39 AM 2:56 PM 9:19 PM
4.90 1.70 5.10 1.40
Fri 26th July
17°
0.0mm
17kmh W
47%
Sat 27th July
17°
0.4mm
18kmh W
37%
Sun 28th July
19°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
4%
Mon 29th July
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
9%
Tue 30th July
18°
0.0mm
15kmh NNE
40%
Wed 31st July
18°
0.6mm
12kmh NNW
69%
Thu 1st August
16°
1.1mm
35kmh WSW
67%
Fri 2nd August
16°
1.7mm
34kmh WSW
75%
Sat 3rd August
17°
3.6mm
13kmh WSW
98%
Sun 4th August
16°
1.2mm
23kmh WSW
80%
Mon 5th August
17°
1.6mm
26kmh WSW
84%
Tue 6th August
16°
1.3mm
22kmh NNW
71%
Wed 7th August
17°
0.1mm
23kmh W
62%
Thu 8th August
18°
2.1mm
8kmh SE
79%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 59%.

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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