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

21°
Map

Search

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Best
Best
Best
Best
Sea
12°
 
Sea
10°
 
Sea
10°
 
Sea
11°
 
Sea
12°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
11°
 

Beach Weather Today in Porthmeor Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the North-Northwest. 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 08:43 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 52% 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

PORTHMEOR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 20° 21° 20° 20° 18°
50% 34% 28% 22% 97% 60% 52% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 20° 19° 18° 17°
16% 10% 0% 8% 18% 8% 98% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 19° 19° 19° 17°
6% 5% 4% 9% 11% 12% 21% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 18° 20° 20° 20° 19° 18°
47% 85% 86% 87% 8% 36% 11% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 20° 21° 21° 20°
27% 30% 69% 97% 90% 49% 58% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 19° 19° 18° 17°
98% 96% 51% 29% 66% 33% 8% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 17°
52% 80% 78% 82% 37% 53% 47% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.6s 8.4s 8.3s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 7.9s 7.8s 7.7s 7.7s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
7.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 4.7s 7.0s 6.9s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
6.8s 6.6s 7.0s 8.7s 4.2s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
3.9s 8.1s 8.9s 9.0s 9.0s 9.2s 17.5s 17.4s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
16.2s 6.5s 8.9s 15.2s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 14.4s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
13.2s 15.4s 15.4s 15.3s 14.7s 8.2s 7.5s 13.7s
Fri 14th August
12:52 AM 6:33 AM 1:07 PM 6:49 PM
0.30 5.31 0.44 5.60
Sat 15th August
1:33 AM 7:10 AM 1:48 PM 7:26 PM
0.29 5.35 0.45 5.56
Sun 16th August
2:12 AM 7:45 AM 2:26 PM 8:02 PM
0.41 5.29 0.60 5.39
Mon 17th August
2:49 AM 8:21 AM 3:04 PM 8:37 PM
0.64 5.13 0.85 5.12
Tue 18th August
3:26 AM 8:56 AM 3:43 PM 9:14 PM
0.96 4.89 1.17 4.77
Wed 19th August
4:03 AM 9:33 AM 4:24 PM 9:51 PM
1.33 4.58 1.53 4.38
Thu 20th August
4:44 AM 10:14 AM 5:13 PM 10:35 PM
1.69 4.24 1.89 3.97
Fri 14th August
21°
0.1mm
16kmh WNW
45%
Sat 15th August
20°
0.0mm
27kmh N
20%
Sun 16th August
19°
0.0mm
17kmh N
11%
Mon 17th August
20°
0.0mm
20kmh WNW
50%
Tue 18th August
21°
0.0mm
25kmh W
63%
Wed 19th August
19°
0.0mm
20kmh NNW
48%
Thu 20th August
18°
0.0mm
23kmh NNW
57%
Fri 21st August
19°
0.1mm
9kmh N
67%
Sat 22nd August
19°
0.0mm
15kmh N
27%
Sun 23rd August
19°
2.7mm
24kmh S
66%
Mon 24th August
18°
2.5mm
9kmh WSW
73%
Tue 25th August
18°
0.0mm
8kmh N
40%
Wed 26th August
21°
2.3mm
28kmh ENE
66%
Thu 27th August
19°
0.0mm
36kmh NE
32%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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)

Have you been there? Rate this beach

Tell us what you think of this beach

Help others by giving tips on this beach, when you visited, the weather and your experience there. All reviews are checked before publication.

Best Beaches

PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN UNITED KINGDOM

Features

Showers
Life guards
Surfing
Sunbathing
Refreshments
Hotels
Snorkeling

Monthly Averages

Nearby Beaches

Best Beaches This Weekend

Need Inspiration?

Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.

Booking.com Search FlightsImage

Need Inspiration?

Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.