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Fistral Beach

Beach

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 61°F (16°C)

Live data from offshore buoy 62050 (42.4 mi away), as of Oct 20, 1:00 PM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — offshore buoy 62050, as of Oct 20, 1:00 PM UTC

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

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 61°F at Fistral Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool today

Fistral Beach is in Fistral Bay (Standard Written Form: Porth an Vystel, meaning cove of the foul water) on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated half a mile west of Newquay at grid reference SW 797 620. Fistral Bay is bounded by two promontories, Towan Head to the north and Pentire Point East (not to be confused with Pentire Head) to the south.

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Weather at Fistral Beach

57°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 51° · 64% chance of rain
H: 57° L: 51°
Sunny
Sunny
57°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
61%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
1.3
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
3 AM
Overcast
52°
6 AM
Overcast
52°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
12 PM
Sunny
55°
3 PM
Sunny
57°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
9 PM
Light drizzle
53°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Fistral Beach?
Fistral Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
What is the water temperature at Fistral Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Fistral Beach in Cornwall is 61°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 42.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Fistral Beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°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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