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Old Town Beach
Beach
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 59°F (15°C)
Live data from offshore buoy 62107 (15.9 mi away), as of Oct 20, 1:00 PM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — offshore buoy 62107, 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 59°F at Old Town Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Rainy today
Editor's Notes
Old Town (Cornish: Treveglos "church town") is a village on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly located southeast of Hugh Town. It is thought to be the oldest settlement on the island.
It is a popular tourist area and is only a short distance from the island's airport.
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Weather at Old Town Beach
57°F, Patchy rain nearby · H 57° / L 55° · 75% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 55°
Patchy rain nearby
57°
|
Feels like 44°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
73%
Wind
23 mph
UV Index
1.4
Weather notes:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
56°
3 AM
56°
6 AM
55°
9 AM
55°
12 PM
56°
3 PM
57°
6 PM
55°
9 PM
56°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Town Beach?
- Old Town Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Old Town Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Old Town Beach in Cornwall is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 15.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Old Town Beach?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. 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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