Is Porthcurno good for swimming today?
Porthcurno has BeachFinder Score: 73/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Porthcurno today
Porthcurno is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 16 km/h · W, uv 3.4, waves 1.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 73/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
16 km/h · W
UV
3.4
Waves
1.7 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 7, 07:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 73/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Live conditions on the site
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Updated: Sep 7, 07:15 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
16°C
Feels like
16°C
UV index
3.4
Wind
16 km/h · W
Gust 28 km/h
Waves
1.7 m
Current
1 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Porthcurno
Planning a visit to Porthcurno in United Kingdom? The stable record confirms the location, but it does not settle today’s activity. Same-day conditions determine whether swimming, surfing or a shore visit makes sense. The result is a conditional recommendation supported by live evidence rather than a timeless promise about the sea. For planning purposes, separate mapped facts from assumptions. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The recorded map position is 50.04285, -5.65037, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Porthgwarra at about 1.7 km, Porth Nanven at about 9.2 km and Carbis Bay Beach at about 21.9 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. The practical intent data highlights today’s water reading and likely swim duration; wave height, period, swell direction and wind; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Use current official and BeachFinder updates to answer those questions. If the app and the beach disagree, use the posted warning or authority advice and switch to the shore-based plan. Keep the official source link with the route plan. It is the right place to confirm temporary access limits, operating hours or local notices before setting out.
About this spot
Porthcurno works as a local decision page for United Kingdom. The sourced profile answers where the beach is and what has been documented; the live layer answers whether the intended swim, surf session or shore visit still fits current evidence. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Porthgwarra at about 1.7 km, Porth Nanven at about 9.2 km and Carbis Bay Beach at about 21.9 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Porthcurno today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Porthcurno today?
16 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Porthcurno?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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