Porthcurno is one of the most westerly beaches in mainland Britain, just a few miles around the coast from Land's End. This cove is stunning in so many respects; the near white sand which is made from ground up sea shells, the clear turquoise water and the rugged granite cliffs that form a natural amphitheatre. The cove is not only a natural gem but is overlooked by the Minack, an open air theatre which is pretty spectacular in its own right.
Pedn Vounder at the eastern end of the beach is a popular naturist spot.
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Porthcurno Cove Weather Info
5 Day Porthcurno Cove UV Index
A UV Index reading of 3 or more means some precautions should be taken. For more information visit our guide to the UV Index.
Temperature Averages
Average Water Temp
Porthcurno Cove tide times & sea state
Sun 16/06 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | 6ft | 7s |  |
 |
23mph |
| 13:00 | 6ft | 7s | |
|
23mph |
| 19:00 | 7ft | 8s | |
|
20mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| High 4:37am (5.21m) |
| Low 11:23am (1.04m) |
| High 4:59pm (5.30m) |
| Low 11:45pm (1.05m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 04:27 |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Sunset | 21:34 |
| Dark | 22:18 |
Mon 17/06 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | 6ft | 8s | |
|
19mph |
| 13:00 | 6ft | 8s | |
|
18mph |
| 19:00 | 5ft | 8s | |
|
12mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| High 5:20am (5.23m) |
| Low 12:06pm (1.04m) |
| High 5:40pm (5.35m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 04:27 |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Sunset | 21:34 |
| Dark | 22:19 |
Tue 18/06 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 3ft | 7s | |
|
6mph |
| 19:00 | 3ft | 7s | |
|
6mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 12:28am (1.04m) |
| High 6:00am (5.20m) |
| Low 12:45pm (1.08m) |
| High 6:19pm (5.36m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 04:27 |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Sunset | 21:34 |
| Dark | 22:19 |
Wed 19/06 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | 3ft | 9s | |
|
15mph |
| 16:00 | 3ft | 10s | |
|
16mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 1:07am (1.07m) |
| High 6:38am (5.13m) |
| Low 1:23pm (1.15m) |
| High 6:57pm (5.31m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 04:27 |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Sunset | 21:35 |
| Dark | 22:19 |
Thu 20/06 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 | 4ft | 9s | |
|
12mph |
| 13:00 | 4ft | 9s | |
|
15mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 1:44am (1.14m) |
| High 7:16am (5.02m) |
| Low 1:58pm (1.24m) |
| High 7:35pm (5.21m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 04:28 |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Sunset | 21:35 |
| Dark | 22:20 |
Fri 21/06 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 3ft | 6s | |
|
11mph |
| 19:00 | 2ft | 6s | |
|
10mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 2:21am (1.25m) |
| High 7:54am (4.88m) |
| Low 2:33pm (1.38m) |
| High 8:13pm (5.07m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 04:28 |
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Sunset | 21:35 |
| Dark | 22:20 |
Today's weather
13 °C
(55 °F)
Moderate breeze, 20.5 km/h from SW
