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Porlock Weir Beach

Somerset, England


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Porlock Bay is between Hurlestone Point and Porlock Weir in Somerset overlooking the Bristol Channel.

Porlock Weir is a small settlement with a harbour about two and a half kilometres west of the village of Porlock. It has a pebble beach, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh to the east.

Porlock Weir Beach is on the Exmoor Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Pebbles

Weather and tides for Friday 19 April

Today
Chance of rain 0%
Max temp. 15°C
(feels like 11°C)
Wind 22mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 0%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 3°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Porlock Weir Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:00 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:00 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.2°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porlock Weir Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Burrowhayes Farm Riding Stables (1.3 miles)
Exmoor Adventures (1.5 miles)
Dunkery Beacon (4.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Porlock Weir

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SS865478

County: Somerset

Country: England

Local Authority: West Somerset

Parish: Porlock

Nearest postcode: TA24 8PB

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