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Porthminster

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  • Water temp(satellite):
  • 10.4°C
  • 2025-01-21

Porthminster is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, with a gentle slope making it easily accessible. Porthminster Beach is situated about 800 meters south east of St. Ives.

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14°C 2024-05-19
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Lovely beach, don't miss the Beach Cafe!
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Hayle Towans ⟼ 4.2 km away
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Upton Towans Beach ⟼ 4.9 km away
Upton Towans ⟼ 5.3 km away
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Source of satellite-read water temperature: Copernicus Sentinel satellite data from the European Space Agency.