Porthtowan Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT+
Thigh to stomach
Swell
Wind
10KTSSSW
18kts gusts, Cross-shore
Tide
Temperature
59°F
3/2mm wetsuit
West Cornwall Forecast
Jamie Bateman •Today
Fun-size surf on the north coast, onshore wind eases this afternoon
Dawn-to-Midday: 3-4ft surf on the north coast this morning but not a great look for exposed spots as breezy, SSW wind is blowing side-shore. Anywhere with good shelter from the south will be surfable, bigger sets show as the tide drops back towards lunchtime.
Afternoon Outlook: surf heights hold in the 3-4ft+ range this afternoon/evening. A switch to W/WSW wind but it will be easing, nothing special but there will be doable waves after work
Porthtowan Surf Forecast
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Porthtowan Surf Guide
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