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Plaidy 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 (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.
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It’s 60°F at Plaidy Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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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 rain3-day forecast
H: 56° L: 53°
Light rain shower

56°
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Feels like 46°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
74%
Wind
20 mph
UV Index
0
Weather notes:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM

56°
3 AM

55°
6 AM

54°
9 AM

53°
12 PM

55°
3 PM

56°
6 PM

56°
9 PM

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.
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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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