Can you swim here today?
Porth Chapel
Cornwall · Beach
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Porth Chapel is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 20.1 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — offshore buoy 62107, as of Oct 20, 11:00 AM UTC
Water temp
59°F
15°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Cornwall yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from offshore buoy 62107 (20.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 11:00 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.