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Porthpean Beach
Beach
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 60°F (16°C)
Live data from offshore buoy 62050 (27.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 8:00 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — offshore buoy 62050, 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 60°F at Porthpean Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Editor's Notes
Lower Porthpean (Cornish: Porthbian Woles) is a coastal hamlet in Cornwall, England, UK. It is close to Higher Porthpean and one mile (1.6 km) south of St Austell.
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Weather at Porthpean Beach
55°F, Patchy rain nearby · H 57° / L 52° · 73% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 52°
Patchy rain nearby
55°
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Feels like 49°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
71%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
1.1
Weather notes:
🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
54°
3 AM
54°
6 AM
53°
9 AM
53°
12 PM
55°
3 PM
57°
6 PM
55°
9 PM
54°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthpean Beach?
- Porthpean Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Porthpean Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Porthpean Beach in Cornwall is 60°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 27.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Porthpean Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. 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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