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High pressure building for the weekend
After what feels like weeks and indeed months of wind and rain, there is some good news on the horizon.
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Thursday 16 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Thursday 16 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Friday 17 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Friday 17 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Saturday 18 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Saturday 18 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Sunday 19 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Sunday 19 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Monday 20 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;Monday 20 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;
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Tuesday 21 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Tuesday 21 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Porthtowan (Beach)
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
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Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
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The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Forecast row information
Tide times
Tide times
for Wed 15 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Thu 16 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Fri 17 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Sat 18 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Sun 19 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Mon 20 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Tue 21 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Wed 22 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Thu 23 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Fri 24 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Sat 25 May
Tide times and heights are from Perranporth tidal station which is 5.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
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Flood alerts in force
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Flood alerts in force
for England
South West England weather forecast
Headline:
Patchy fog overnight. Sunny spells and heavy showers Thursday.
This Evening and Tonight:
Any showers easing through the evening, leaving a dry night with plenty of clear spells where some mist and fog may develop. Cooler under clearer skies though generally another mild night for May. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Thursday:
Any fog clearing in the morning leaving plenty of sunny spells and a scattering of showers, which may turn heavy and thundery, especially towards the east. Feeling warm. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Changeable with sunny spells and scattered showers. Showers may be heavy and thundery at times. Still warm where you catch the sunshine, though with temperatures closer to average.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
The week should start on a reasonable note in many areas, with a fair amount of dry and bright weather, especially in southern parts of the UK. Further north and west there will always be more in the way of cloud with a risk of some showers or spells of rain at times. Through the rest of the period it looks likely that fairly typical conditions will dominate across all parts, with northern and western areas often most at risk of outbreaks of rain, while further south and east will see the best of the drier and brighter interludes. There is a risk of showers even here though which at this time of year are prone to being heavy with occasional thunder. Temperatures will probably remain a little above average.
Updated:
There is nothing to suggest that conditions will be massively different to climatology at the end of the current month and though the first half of June. That said, both temperatures and rainfall are more-likely to be a little above average overall, with a fairly mixed bag seemingly most probable, with further rain or showers (possibly heavy/thundery at times) but also some spells of increasingly warm sunshine when it's not raining.
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