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Port Gaverne Beach
Beach
Cool today
Editor's Notes
Port Gaverne Beach sits at the hamlet of Port Gaverne (Cornish: Porthkaveran) on Cornwall's north coast, just east of Port Isaac. The port here once shipped local slate and sand and landed pilchards, with activity peaking in the 19th century.
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Weather at Port Gaverne Beach
H: 59° L: 58°
Overcast
59°
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Feels like 50°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
74%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
59°
3 AM
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6 AM
59°
9 AM
58°
12 PM
58°
3 PM
58°
6 PM
59°
9 PM
58°
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- Where is Port Gaverne Beach?
- Port Gaverne Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- Can you swim at Port Gaverne Beach?
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Cool weather - dress warmly
🏖️ Swimming Beaches Tips:
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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