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Porthtowan Beach
Beach
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 59°F (15°C)
Live data from offshore buoy 62107 (40.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 8:00 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — offshore buoy 62107, as of Oct 20, 8:00 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Cornwall yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 59°F at Porthtowan Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Editor's Notes
Porthtowan (Cornish: Porthtewyn, meaning landing place at the sand dunes) is a small village in Cornwall, England, UK, which is a popular summer tourist destination. Porthtowan is on Cornwall's north Atlantic coast about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) southwest of St Agnes, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Redruth, 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Truro and 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Newquay in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a World Heritage Site.
Porthtowan is popular with surfers and industrial archaeologists; former mine stacks and engine houses dot the landscape.
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Weather at Porthtowan Beach
52°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 49° · 72% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 49°
Sunny
52°
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Feels like 49°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
80%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.5
12 AM
51°
3 AM
51°
6 AM
51°
9 AM
50°
12 PM
56°
3 PM
57°
6 PM
53°
9 PM
52°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthtowan Beach?
- Porthtowan Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Porthtowan Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Porthtowan Beach in Cornwall is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 40.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Porthtowan Beach?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Cornwall
🏖️ Best times & visiting 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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