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Porthcurno
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 (20.4 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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Editor's Notes
Porthcurno is one of Cornwall's most celebrated beaches — a wedge of pale shell sand between granite headlands, with water that shades turquoise on bright days. The cliffside Minack Theatre overlooks the bay, and the village below was once the hub of Britain's transatlantic telegraph network, a story told in the local Telegraph Museum.
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Weather at Porthcurno
55°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 54° · 68% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 54°
Sunny
55°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
68%
Humidity
66%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0.5
12 AM
55°
3 AM
55°
6 AM
55°
9 AM
55°
12 PM
55°
3 PM
57°
6 PM
54°
9 PM
55°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcurno?
- Porthcurno is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Porthcurno?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Porthcurno in Cornwall is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 20.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Porthcurno?
- 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
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🏖️ 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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