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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: 11 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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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: Moderate.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: Moderate.
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Friday 17 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Friday 17 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Saturday 18 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Saturday 18 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Sunday 19 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; No pollen data.Sunday 19 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; No pollen data.
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Monday 20 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;Monday 20 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;
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Tuesday 21 May. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: .Tuesday 21 May. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: .
Seven day forecast for Watergate Bay (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.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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 Newquay tidal station which is 2.7 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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WARNING
Flood alerts in force
for England
Flood alerts in force
for England
South West England weather forecast
Headline:
Sunshine and showers, heavy and possibly thundery at times. Breezy.
This Evening and Tonight:
Showers continuing into this evening and across some western parts overnight, though many places becoming dry with occasional clear spells. Staying rather breezy in the west and another mild night. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
Wednesday:
Any low cloud breaking to leave another day of sunshine and showers. Showers mostly in the west, heavy at times with the odd rumble of thunder. Warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
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 weather will be changeable, with daytime showers continuing across the UK on Sunday and possibly Monday. The heaviest showers and greatest risk of thunderstorms is expected across southern parts, while northern areas are more likely to see drier, more settled conditions developing for a time. Temperatures will be generally around or just a little above average. With winds tending to be light, it will feel warm in sunnier areas. As we head further into the following week, confidence lowers into the following week. On balance, a continuation of the showers in the south seems most likely, with the north continuing to see the best of any drier weather. Temperatures will probably remain a little above average.
Updated:
Similar weather conditions to those of the preceding few days are most likely to characterise this period to the end of May; a mixture of unsettled periods with rain and showers and settled interludes in-between. Through the first half of June, the chances of above and below average rainfall are evenly balanced. There is a slightly higher likelihood of above average temperatures compared with below average temperatures, such that the chance of hot spells, although still very small, is slightly higher than normal too.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Mawgan Porth 1.5 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 1.8 miles
- Lusty Glaze (Beach) 2.0 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport - Climate Station 2.0 miles
- Newquay - Tolcarne (Beach) 2.4 miles
- Newquay 2.6 miles
- Newquay - Great Western (Beach) 2.6 miles
- Newquay - Towan (Beach) 2.8 miles
- Newquay - Fistral (Beach) 3.3 miles
- Porthcothan (Beach) 4.4 miles