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
Fri 22/02 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 14ft | 17s |  |
 |
18mph |
| 12:00 | 13ft | 16s | |
|
19mph |
| 18:00 | 11ft | 14s | |
|
21mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 02:20am (0.45m) |
| High 08:27am (5.83m) |
| Low 02:43pm (0.48m) |
| High 08:47pm (5.49m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 06:46 |
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| Dark | 18:25 |
Sat 23/02 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 10ft | 13s | |
|
21mph |
| 12:00 | 10ft | 13s | |
|
14mph |
| 18:00 | 10ft | 13s | |
|
8mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 02:59am (0.73m) |
| High 09:02am (5.56m) |
| Low 03:22pm (0.85m) |
| High 09:21pm (5.22m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 06:44 |
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Sunset | 17:54 |
| Dark | 18:27 |
Sun 24/02 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 9ft | 13s | |
|
13mph |
| 12:00 | 8ft | 13s | |
|
13mph |
| 18:00 | 6ft | 12s | |
|
11mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 03:37am (1.11m) |
| High 09:36am (5.21m) |
| Low 03:59pm (1.29m) |
| High 09:54pm (4.91m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 06:42 |
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Sunset | 17:56 |
| Dark | 18:28 |
Mon 25/02 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 11ft | 17s | |
|
13mph |
| 12:00 | 11ft | 17s | |
|
13mph |
| 18:00 | 10ft | 16s | |
|
15mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 04:15am (1.54m) |
| High 10:11am (4.85m) |
| Low 04:38pm (1.73m) |
| High 10:33pm (4.62m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 06:40 |
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| Dark | 18:30 |
Tue 26/02 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 7ft | 13s | |
|
18mph |
| 12:00 | 7ft | 13s | |
|
21mph |
| 18:00 | 8ft | 14s | |
|
18mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 04:59am (1.95m) |
| High 10:58am (4.51m) |
| Low 05:27pm (2.13m) |
| High 11:33pm (4.38m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 06:38 |
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Sunset | 17:59 |
| Dark | 18:32 |
Wed 27/02 »
| Swell | Wind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | 8ft | 13s | |
|
16mph |
| 12:00 | 7ft | 13s | |
|
14mph |
| 18:00 | 6ft | 12s | |
|
14mph |
| Tide times |
|---|
| Low 06:01am (2.28m) |
| High 12:18pm (4.26m) |
| Low 06:40pm (2.38m) |
| Daylight | |
|---|---|
| First light | 06:36 |
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Sunset | 18:01 |
| Dark | 18:33 |
Today's weather
9 °C
(48 °F)
Gentle breeze, 12.6 km/h from ESE
