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Pentreath

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 (36.4 mi away), as of Oct 20, 3:00 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, 3:00 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 Pentreath now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Rainy today

Higher Pentreath and Lower Pentreath (Cornish: Penntreth, representing penn an treth, meaning head (of) the beach) are hamlets to the west of Praa Sands, within the parish of Breage. They are south of the A394 between Penzance and Helston in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Pentreath Beach is a cove and beach in the parish of Landewednack on the Lizard Peninsula.

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Weather at Pentreath

57°F, Patchy rain nearby · H 57° / L 52° · 75% chance of rain
H: 57° L: 52°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
57°
|
Feels like 46°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
71%
Wind
19 mph
UV Index
0.9
Weather notes:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
6 AM
Cloudy
53°
9 AM
Sunny
53°
12 PM
Sunny
56°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
6 PM
Light rain shower
55°
9 PM
Light drizzle
55°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pentreath?
Pentreath is a beach in Cornwall.
What is the water temperature at Pentreath?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Pentreath in Cornwall is 61°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 36.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Pentreath?
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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