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Porthcothan Beach
Beach
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool 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 (44.8 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.
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It’s 61°F at Porthcothan Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Editor's Notes
Porthcothan is a deep, dune-backed cove on the north Cornwall coast between Padstow and Newquay — a quieter alternative to its famous neighbours, with a broad low-tide beach hemmed by slate headlands.
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Weather at Porthcothan Beach
57°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 51° · 64% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 51°
Sunny
57°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
61%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
1.2
12 AM
53°
3 AM
52°
6 AM
52°
9 AM
52°
12 PM
56°
3 PM
57°
6 PM
55°
9 PM
54°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcothan Beach?
- Porthcothan Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Porthcothan Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Porthcothan Beach in Cornwall is 61°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 44.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Porthcothan 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.
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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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