HEAD-TO-HEAD CLIMATOLOGY & COASTAL AUDIT
Cornwall vs Pembrokeshire: British Coastal Giants
Cornwall boasts turquoise Atlantic coves (Kynance, Pedn Vounder) and world-class surfing at Fistral. Pembrokeshire offers untamed coastal national park trails, hidden sea arches, and quiet sandy bays (Barafundle).
The Verdict at a Glance: Cornwall for surf culture and iconic coves; Pembrokeshire for wild, uncrowded cliff walks.
Direct Coastal Comparison
United Kingdom
Cornwall
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)17.4°C
Average Water Clarity4.6 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble100% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€47/day
Beach Profiles7 beaches
United Kingdom
Pembrokeshire Coast
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)17.7°C
Average Water Clarity4.6 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble100% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€48/day
Beach Profiles5 beaches
12-Month Sea Temperature Comparison (30-Year NOAA Baseline)
Comparing average coastal ocean temperatures month by month to help you choose the best time for swimming.
Jan
10°
9.1°
Feb
9.4°
8.3°
Mar
9.4°
8.3°
Apr
10.3°
9.5°
May
12.1°
11.4°
Jun
14.4°
13.8°
Jul
16.2°
15.8°
Aug
16.8°
16.9°
Sep
16°
16.4°
Oct
14.5°
14.8°
Nov
12.8°
12.7°
Dec
11.2°
10.6°
Cornwall Pembrokeshire Coast
Top Beaches: Cornwall vs Pembrokeshire Coast
Featured Cornwall Coves
4.2
Cornwall (Lizard Peninsula), United Kingdom•Celtic Sea
3rd Cheapest day in United Kingdom · €40/day
17.4°C sea
40/day
White Sand
21°C• Kids
Cars from €26/d
4.2
Cornwall (Porthcurno), United Kingdom•Celtic Sea
Cheapest day in United Kingdom · €35/day
17.4°C sea
35/day
White Sand
21°C• Scenic
Cars from €26/d
4.0
St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean
16.5°C sea
52/day
Golden Sand
28°C• Kids
Cars from €35/dFeatured Pembrokeshire Coast Coves
4.1
Gower, Wales, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean
2nd Warmest water in United Kingdom (Aug)
17.7°C sea
46/day
Golden Sand
28°C• Scenic
Cars from €32/d
4.1
Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean
16.6°C sea
44/day
Golden Sand
27°C• Scenic
Cars from €32/d
4.0
Wales (Gower Peninsula), United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean
2nd Cheapest day in United Kingdom · €35/day
17.4°C sea
35/day
Golden Sand
21°C• Kids
Cars from €26/d
4.0
Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean
15.9°C sea
49/day
Golden Sand
27°C• Kids
Cars from €35/d