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
Wed 11/12 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 13ft | 12s |  |
 |
26mph |
| 12:00 | 14ft | 12s | |
|
29mph |
| 18:00 | 14ft | 13s | |
|
28mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| High 3:48am (5.22m) |
| Low 10:28am (1.28m) |
| High 4:05pm (5.28m) |
| Low 10:44pm (1.16m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 07:32 |
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| Dark | 16:58 |
Thu 12/12 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 12ft | 13s | |
|
28mph |
| 12:00 | 13ft | 12s | |
|
28mph |
| 18:00 | 15ft | 12s | |
|
33mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| High 4:24am (5.38m) |
| Low 11:07am (1.14m) |
| High 4:42pm (5.38m) |
| Low 11:23pm (1.07m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 07:33 |
| Sunrise | 08:11 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| Dark | 16:58 |
Fri 13/12 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 25ft | 14s | |
|
45mph |
| 12:00 | 21ft | 15s | |
|
33mph |
| 18:00 | 17ft | 15s | |
|
36mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| High 5:02am (5.50m) |
| Low 11:47am (1.05m) |
| High 5:21pm (5.41m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 07:34 |
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| Dark | 16:58 |
Sat 14/12 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 20ft | 14s | |
|
31mph |
| 12:00 | 18ft | 14s | |
|
32mph |
| 18:00 | 15ft | 14s | |
|
23mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 12:03am (1.04m) |
| High 5:40am (5.54m) |
| Low 12:29pm (1.01m) |
| High 6:02pm (5.38m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 07:35 |
| Sunrise | 08:13 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| Dark | 16:58 |
Sun 15/12 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 20ft | 14s | |
|
35mph |
| 12:00 | 17ft | 15s | |
|
30mph |
| 18:00 | 18ft | 18s | |
|
27mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 12:45am (1.07m) |
| High 6:22am (5.52m) |
| Low 1:12pm (1.05m) |
| High 6:45pm (5.28m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 07:36 |
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| Dark | 16:59 |
Mon 16/12 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 14ft | 15s | |
|
27mph |
| 12:00 | 13ft | 14s | |
|
13mph |
| 18:00 | 11ft | 14s | |
|
14mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 1:28am (1.17m) |
| High 7:06am (5.42m) |
| Low 1:58pm (1.16m) |
| High 7:32pm (5.12m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 07:36 |
| Sunrise | 08:15 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| Dark | 16:59 |
Today's weather
6 °C
(42 °F)
Gentle breeze, 13 km/h from WSW
