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Porthmeor Beach

Cornwall, England


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Porthmeor is the main tourist beach in St Ives on the north coast of Cornwall.

It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 640 metres wide, close to the town.

Porthmeor Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand

Weather and tides for Saturday 18 May

Tonight
Chance of rain 10%
Min temp. 13°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 9mph
Tomorrow (Sunday)
Chance of rain 10%
Max temp. 16°C
(feels like 15°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Porthmeor Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:20 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:16 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   13.7°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porthmeor Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (0.2 miles)
Kidz R Us (0.3 miles)
Escape Time - St Ives (0.4 miles)
Cornwall Coast Path (1.5 miles)
Godrevy (4.1 miles)
South West Coast Path - Godrevy Head (4.4 miles)

Places to eat near Porthmeor Beach

The Digey Food Room (240 yards)
Moomaid of Zennor (210 yards)
Cellar Bistro (130 yards)
Mount Zion Coffee (160 yards)
Silco Searoom (130 yards)
The Cornish Deli (260 yards)
The Pier Coffee Bar (130 yards)
The Mex (280 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: St Ives

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SW515408

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Ives

Nearest postcode: TR26 1JZ

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