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Porthcressa 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 (16.1 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.
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It’s 59°F at Porthcressa Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Rainy today
Editor's Notes
Porthcressa is Hugh Town's southern beach on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly — a sheltered curve of white sand and clear water a couple of minutes' walk from the main street, looking out toward the uninhabited islets of the archipelago.
beach at Hugh Town
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Weather at Porthcressa 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 Porthcressa Beach?
- Porthcressa Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Porthcressa Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Porthcressa Beach in Cornwall is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 16.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Porthcressa 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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