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Porthminster Beach Weather and Tides

Cornwall, England

Latest Observations

8.8°C

8mph

Sea Temperature

11.6°C

Latest weather observations are for the nearest Met Office observation point and may not necessarily be accurate for this beach, especially when the weather is very changeable. Sea temperatures are the latest satellite surface temperature measurement for open water closest to the beach. Sea temperatures are a guideline only and can be affected by local conditions.

Thu

Min. 10°C

Fri

12°C

Sat

12°C

Sun

12°C

Mon

12°C

First light 04:52 Dawn 05:36 Sunrise 06:12 Sunset 20:28 Dusk 21:03 Nightfall 21:48 Full Moon

22 April Midnight 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 1% 2% 4% 2% 3% 7% 7% 6%
Humidity 85% 87% 84% 69% 67% 66% 73% 82%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Temperature 10°C 10°C 9°C 11°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 11°C
Feels like 8°C 8°C 7°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 8°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 11mph 9mph 9mph 9mph 11mph 13mph 13mph 13mph
Gusting to 16mph 13mph 13mph 16mph 18mph 20mph 20mph 18mph
Beaufort Scale
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Moderate Breeze: 4
Moderate Breeze: 4
Moderate Breeze: 4
Max UV Index

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Weather forecast and current observations are supplied by the Met Office. Forecast is for the nearest Met Office forecast location: St Ives - Porthmeor (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Thursday

18 April

Thu

Low

Low

2.27m 

21:25 BST
20:25 GMT

Friday

19 April

Fri

High

High

5.06m 

03:22 BST
02:22 GMT

Low

Low

1.93m 

10:00 BST
09:00 GMT

High

High

5.09m 

15:50 BST
14:50 GMT

Low

Low

1.9m 

22:12 BST
21:12 GMT

Saturday

20 April

Sat

High

High

5.43m 

04:05 BST
03:05 GMT

Low

Low

1.6m 

10:38 BST
09:38 GMT

High

High

5.46m 

16:27 BST
15:27 GMT

Low

Low

1.58m 

22:48 BST
21:48 GMT

Sunday

21 April

Sun

High

High

5.73m 

04:41 BST
03:41 GMT

Low

Low

1.35m 

11:10 BST
10:10 GMT

High

High

5.75m 

16:59 BST
15:59 GMT

Low

Low

1.32m 

23:21 BST
22:21 GMT

Monday

22 April

Mon

High

High

5.95m 

05:12 BST
04:12 GMT

Low

Low

1.17m 

11:40 BST
10:40 GMT

High

High

5.97m 

17:28 BST
16:28 GMT

Low

Low

1.14m 

23:50 BST
22:50 GMT

Tuesday

23 April

Tue

High

High

6.09m 

05:41 BST
04:41 GMT

Low

Low

1.06m 

12:09 BST
11:09 GMT

High

High

6.12m 

17:57 BST
16:57 GMT

Wednesday

24 April

Wed

Low

Low

1.03m 

00:19 BST
23:19 GMT

High

High

6.17m 

06:10 BST
05:10 GMT

Low

Low

1.01m 

12:36 BST
11:36 GMT

High

High

6.2m 

18:25 BST
17:25 GMT

Thursday

25 April

Thu

Low

Low

0.99m 

00:47 BST
23:47 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (St. Ives) and may not be accurate for this beach. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use.

Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

Tidal predictions are © Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk).

Location: St Ives

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SW521400

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Ives

Nearest postcode: TR26 2DR

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

Porthminster Beach weather and tides. Includes 7 day weather forecast, current weather observations, 7 day tide charts, sunrise, sunset, moon phases, air quality forecast and UV index.

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