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Can you swim at Portmellon today?

5.0FAIR

Fair · 5.0

Windy conditions (9.1 m/s)

Updated

Heads up

  • Windy conditions (9.1 m/s)
  • Wave height: 5.2m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions are mixed right now: 5.0 out of 10. Water is 14.9 °C, measured at NDBC buoy 62050 (E1) (62050). Very rough waves around 5.2 m, fresh wind at 33 km/h. Air 13 °C, UV 1 (low). Its official bathing-water quality is classed Excellent for the 2025 season.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    14.9 °C
    NDBC buoy 62050 (E1) (62050) (measured) · fetched
    Fair
  • Water quality
    Excellent (2025)
    EU bathing-water classification (EEA)
    –
  • Waves
    5.2 m
    NOAA NDBC Buoy 62107 · fetched
    Poor
  • Wind
    33 km/h
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Air temperature
    13 °C
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • UV index
    UV 1 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

Today

No hourly forecast yet

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Questions about Portmellon

Is it safe to swim at Portmellon today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 5.0 out of 10 (Fair), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Portmellon?

The latest reading is 14.9 °C. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Portmellon?

Its official EU bathing-water quality classification is Excellent (2025 season), from the European Environment Agency. Classifications are based on past seasons of sampling; check local notices for current advisories.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.