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
Verified 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
Verified 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
