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

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11°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Porthmeor Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 3.0mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 37kmh from the South-Southwest. 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 06:44 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 58% 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 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 8th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 15° 14° 14° 14°
81% 64% 100% 89% 90% 78% 58% 57%
0.4mm 0.1mm 1.2mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 9th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 13° 14° 13° 13°
79% 79% 100% 99% 98% 57% 78% 94%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 10th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 10°
76% 89% 100% 99% 100% 89% 91% 96%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 11th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11°
19% 22% 11% 7% 5% 70% 8% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 10° 10°
0% 13% 28% 2% 80% 82% 15% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 13° 13° 13° 12° 13°
7% 32% 17% 28% 26% 100% 5% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 14° 13°
82% 100% 100% 100% 61% 14% 74% 68%
0.1mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 8th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.3m
1.1m
0.6m
0.9m
1.3m
11.0s 19.4s 10.5s 10.2s 10.0s 11.3s 10.9s 10.0s
Wed 9th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
1.0m
8.3s 9.8s 9.6s 9.0s 19.6s 19.4s 19.2s 18.1s
Thu 10th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
17.7s 17.0s 16.0s 14.9s 14.3s 14.1s 13.2s 12.9s
Fri 11th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
12.8s 12.0s 11.8s 11.8s 11.6s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
10.7s 10.5s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 5.3s
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
5.2s 5.2s 5.1s 4.8s 4.6s 4.4s 8.3s 8.5s
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
8.5s 8.4s 5.5s 5.2s 15.9s 14.6s 13.9s 13.3s
Tue 8th October
2:31 AM 8:33 AM 2:50 PM 8:51 PM
1.49 5.75 1.63 5.52
Wed 9th October
3:08 AM 9:11 AM 3:33 PM 9:34 PM
1.80 5.43 1.95 5.17
Thu 10th October
3:55 AM 10:02 AM 4:31 PM 10:36 PM
2.12 5.11 2.25 4.82
Fri 11th October
5:03 AM 11:16 AM 5:51 PM
2.37 4.86 2.40
Sat 12th October
12:03 AM 6:29 AM 12:49 PM 7:23 PM
4.66 2.43 4.89 2.24
Sun 13th October
1:38 AM 7:58 AM 2:13 PM 8:44 PM
4.85 2.15 5.29 1.77
Mon 14th October
2:51 AM 9:09 AM 3:16 PM 9:45 PM
5.34 1.64 5.86 1.18
Tue 8th October
15°
3.0mm
38kmh SSW
77%
Wed 9th October
14°
0.6mm
22kmh NNW
85%
Thu 10th October
12°
1.2mm
29kmh N
92%
Fri 11th October
11°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
17%
Sat 12th October
12°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
29%
Sun 13th October
13°
0.0mm
33kmh SE
36%
Mon 14th October
16°
1.1mm
19kmh WSW
74%
Tue 15th October
16°
0.0mm
24kmh SSE
39%
Wed 16th October
16°
1.4mm
34kmh SE
94%
Thu 17th October
14°
0.2mm
4kmh E
60%
Fri 18th October
17°
0.1mm
17kmh NNE
71%
Sat 19th October
17°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
40%
Sun 20th October
16°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
69%
Mon 21st October
16°
0.0mm
23kmh E
55%

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 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 60%.

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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