Is Fistral Beach good for swimming today?
Fistral Beach 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: Fistral Beach today
Fistral Beach is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 10 km/h · NW, uv 4.2, waves 1.2 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
10 km/h · NW
UV
4.2
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 9, 05:30 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, 05:30 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
14°C
UV index
4.2
Wind
10 km/h · NW
Gust 21 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
0 km/h · S
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is a named coastal option in United Kingdom, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. BeachFinder separates those live checks from the sourced place profile, preventing a short-lived forecast from becoming a permanent claim. Start with the facts that do not depend on today’s forecast. The verified surface field for this location reads sand. Wikipedia supplies this concise setting note: “Fistral Beach is in Fistral Bay on the north coast of Cornwall…” The recorded map position is 50.41827, -5.10232, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The recorded local comparison points to Lusty Glaze Beach at about 2.6 km as another option worth opening on the map. Treat the final choice as a live comparison. Search demand points to current water temperature and expected time in the water; the live surf picture rather than a seasonal label; access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; answer them with current data and posted information on the day. Keep a plan B for exposure or access, and abandon the water plan whenever current local guidance is more cautious. Use the alternatives on the map as an active backup plan. A modest change in exposure, access or travel time can matter more than a broad destination ranking. For UV planning, compare the hour of arrival with shade, exposure time and the return journey; the midday beach experience can differ sharply from early morning or evening.
About this spot
Readers considering Fistral Beach can move from place identity to action without hiding uncertainty. The record fixes the beach within United Kingdom, while nearby options and timestamped conditions make it possible to change plans for a clear reason. The recorded local comparison points to Lusty Glaze Beach at about 2.6 km as another option worth opening on the map.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Fistral Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Fistral Beach today?
10 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Fistral Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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