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Pentewan 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 (26.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 5:00 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, 5:00 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 Pentewan Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Editor's Notes
A broad sandy beach at the mouth of the St Austell River beside the old harbour village of Pentewan, whose quays once shipped china clay. The traffic-free Pentewan Valley cycle trail runs inland from the beach toward St Austell.
beach in Cornwall, England, UK
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Weather at Pentewan Beach
52°F, Partly Cloudy · H 57° / L 52° · 68% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 52°
Partly Cloudy
52°
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Feels like 49°
Precipitation
68%
Humidity
69%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
54°
3 AM
54°
6 AM
53°
9 AM
52°
12 PM
56°
3 PM
56°
6 PM
56°
9 PM
54°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentewan Beach?
- Pentewan Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Pentewan Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Pentewan Beach in Cornwall is 60°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 26.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pentewan 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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