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

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10°
 
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11°
 
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12°
 
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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Porthmeor Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 34kmh from the East-Southeast. 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 08:24 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 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
6% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
84% 80% 74% 80% 52% 84% 33% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 11°
69% 82% 51% 48% 34% 12% 16% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 12° 13° 12° 11°
13% 12% 14% 30% 9% 9% 8% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 13° 13° 10°
86% 3% 1% 7% 0% 33% 22% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 10°
5% 8% 10% 12% 14% 17% 26% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
14% 4% 19% 15% 8% 11% 26% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.6s 14.0s 13.3s
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
50
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.8m
1.9m
12.6s 12.5s 13.3s 12.8s 12.1s 11.8s 11.4s 13.2s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
49
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
2.0m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.7m
1.6m
1.3m
1.3m
13.4s 12.8s 12.6s 12.4s 12.2s 11.8s 11.7s 11.3s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
0.8m
11.0s 9.5s 11.3s 10.7s 10.1s 9.7s 12.0s 12.7s
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
12.3s 11.7s 11.3s 11.1s 10.9s 11.1s 11.1s 10.9s
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
11.0s 11.6s 11.1s 10.9s 10.4s 10.2s 9.8s 9.6s
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
15
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
9.4s 9.1s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.8s 8.7s 8.4s
Mon 20th April
1:39 AM 7:35 AM 2:00 PM 7:55 PM
0.39 6.80 0.61 6.70
Tue 21st April
2:24 AM 8:20 AM 2:45 PM 8:41 PM
0.65 6.46 0.98 6.34
Wed 22nd April
3:13 AM 9:09 AM 3:36 PM 9:33 PM
1.04 5.99 1.42 5.90
Thu 23rd April
4:09 AM 10:06 AM 4:36 PM 10:35 PM
1.47 5.49 1.84 5.47
Fri 24th April
5:18 AM 11:17 AM 5:50 PM 11:54 PM
1.85 5.08 2.14 5.19
Sat 25th April
6:44 AM 12:46 PM 7:19 PM
2.02 4.93 2.18
Sun 26th April
1:24 AM 8:13 AM 2:11 PM 8:42 PM
5.20 1.90 5.09 1.95
Mon 20th April
12°
0.0mm
27kmh ESE
78%
Tue 21st April
12°
0.0mm
44kmh E
64%
Wed 22nd April
12°
0.0mm
49kmh E
40%
Thu 23rd April
13°
0.0mm
39kmh ESE
13%
Fri 24th April
13°
0.0mm
28kmh E
23%
Sat 25th April
12°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
14%
Sun 26th April
11°
0.0mm
27kmh ESE
15%
Mon 27th April
12°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
43%
Tue 28th April
12°
0.0mm
16kmh E
18%
Wed 29th April
13°
0.0mm
24kmh E
3%
Thu 30th April
13°
0.0mm
22kmh ENE
13%
Fri 1st May
13°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
29%
Sat 2nd May
12°
0.0mm
27kmh NNE
39%
Sun 3rd May
13°
0.0mm
27kmh NNE
29%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 30%.

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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