Is Porthgwarra good for swimming today?
Porthgwarra has BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Porthgwarra today
Porthgwarra is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 4 km/h · SW, uv 3.4, waves 1.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
4 km/h · SW
UV
3.4
Waves
1.1 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 9, 08:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 77/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 9, 08:00 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
12°C
Feels like
11°C
UV index
3.4
Wind
4 km/h · SW
Gust 7 km/h
Waves
1.1 m
Current
3 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Porthgwarra
Is Porthgwarra a good choice today in United Kingdom? The evidence establishes the location; it cannot promise safe or comfortable swimming. Use current conditions to finish the answer. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. What do the stable sources establish? The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The recorded map position is 50.03712, -5.67223, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. A wider local check brings in Porthcurno at about 1.7 km, Porth Nanven at about 9.4 km and Carbis Bay Beach at about 23.4 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one. The final check should match the intended activity and arrival time. Visitors most often need to resolve access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; current restrictions, flags and reasons to stay ashore. Verify each point for the planned hour rather than relying on an old summary. Keep a plan B for exposure or access, and abandon the water plan whenever current local guidance is more cautious. When an official page is the evidence source, use it again for the final check; opening hours, permitted activities and access rules can be revised. Save the page update time with your plan: marine weather, runoff after rain, seasonal restrictions and temporary closures can make yesterday’s recommendation obsolete.
About this spot
The planning value of Porthgwarra comes from specificity. Instead of relying on a broad label for United Kingdom, readers can anchor the visit to this mapped beach, inspect documented details and reopen the live comparison when the weather or access picture changes. A wider local check brings in Porthcurno at about 1.7 km, Porth Nanven at about 9.4 km and Carbis Bay Beach at about 23.4 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Porthgwarra today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Porthgwarra today?
4 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Porthgwarra?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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