Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 12.9℃ with wind speed 12.8 m/sec (S)
Wednesday, Mar 29 Expect a temp in the range 10.6℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 7.6 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Mar 30 Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 10.1 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Mar 31 Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 10.5 m/sec (S)
Saturday, Apr 01 Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 10.5 m/sec (WNW)
Sunday, Apr 02 Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 6.9 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Apr 03 Expect a temp in the range 7.7℃ to 8.1℃ with wind speed 0.9 m/sec (NNW)
Falmouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Maenporth Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Maenporth Beach is at FALMOUTH 4.10 km (2.55 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Tue 28 Mar Low Tide at 03:27 (Height 1.35m) High Tide at 09:05 (Height 4.23m) Low Tide at 15:39 (Height 1.63m) High Tide at 21:28 (Height 4.20m)
Wed 29 Mar Low Tide at 04:11 (Height 1.78m) High Tide at 09:53 (Height 3.85m) Low Tide at 16:29 (Height 2.02m) High Tide at 22:26 (Height 3.89m)
Thu 30 Mar Low Tide at 05:24 (Height 2.10m) High Tide at 11:04 (Height 3.57m) Low Tide at 17:56 (Height 2.24m) High Tide at 23:56 (Height 3.73m)
Fri 31 Mar Low Tide at 06:53 (Height 2.13m) High Tide at 13:34 (Height 3.59m) Low Tide at 19:28 (Height 2.16m)
Sat 01 Apr High Tide at 01:59 (Height 3.91m) Low Tide at 08:26 (Height 1.86m) High Tide at 14:38 (Height 3.89m) Low Tide at 20:52 (Height 1.82m)
Sun 02 Apr High Tide at 02:54 (Height 4.24m) Low Tide at 09:28 (Height 1.47m) High Tide at 15:23 (Height 4.22m) Low Tide at 21:46 (Height 1.44m)
Mon 03 Apr High Tide at 03:37 (Height 4.54m) Low Tide at 10:12 (Height 1.13m) High Tide at 16:02 (Height 4.50m) Low Tide at 22:27 (Height 1.13m)
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