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Towan

Beach

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool 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 (28.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 11:00 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, 11:00 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 Towan now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

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Editor's Notes
Towan Beach on the Roseland Peninsula is a quiet, unspoiled stretch of sand and fine shingle reached across fields from the National Trust's Porth Farm — a favourite for rock-pooling and swimming away from Cornwall's busier resorts.

beach on the Roseland Peninsula, in Cornwall, England, UK

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Weather at Towan

56°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 49° · 73% chance of rain
H: 57° L: 49°
Sunny
Sunny
56°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
65%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
1.6
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
50°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
9 AM
Cloudy
50°
12 PM
Sunny
56°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
9 PM
Light drizzle
52°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Towan?
Towan is a beach in Cornwall.
What is the water temperature at Towan?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Towan in Cornwall is 60°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 28.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Towan?
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.

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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