Porthtowan Surf Report & Forecast

This sandy beach is a heavy, hollow proposition at low, but works through the tides. Low tide reveals the consistent Lushingtons to the south - popular with bodyboards and barrel-hound groms. At high tide the waves are usually smaller, and the cliffs offer some protection from light southerly or southwesterly winds. Sandbars are shifty but often there's a nice right peeling from the north side of the bay. Easy access and beachfront parking means its always crowded and there's a long established... Read more