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Plaidy Beach

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 (24.9 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:00 PM 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, 4:00 PM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Devon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 60°F at Plaidy Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Rainy today
Editor's Notes
Plaidy is an eastern suburb of Looe, Cornwall, England, UK. Plaidy Beach is a sandy beach and Millendreath Beach is at its eastern end. The writer Eleanor Hibbert lived near Plaidy Beach during World War II and used it as the basis for one of her pen names, Jean Plaidy.

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Weather at Plaidy Beach

56°F, Light rain shower · H 56° / L 53° · 72% chance of rain
H: 56° L: 53°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
56°
|
Feels like 46°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
74%
Wind
20 mph
UV Index
0
Weather notes:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
3 AM
Overcast
55°
6 AM
Overcast
54°
9 AM
Cloudy
53°
12 PM
Sunny
55°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
6 PM
Light rain shower
56°
9 PM
Light rain shower
55°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Plaidy Beach?
Plaidy Beach is a beach in Devon.
What is the water temperature at Plaidy Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Plaidy Beach in Devon is 60°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 24.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Plaidy 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.

Location & Contact

Devon

🏖️ 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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