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porthtowan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:43am

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

11mph

17mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

6°C

7°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1-2ft 9s	6°C
5ft 12s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 9mph 14mph	2-3ft 14s	6°C
5ft 11s	3-4ft 14s	Cross 11mph 17mph	3-4ft 14s	6°C
4-5ft 11s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 12mph 17mph	2-3ft 12s	7°C
4ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 5s	9°C
4ft 11s	0-2ft 6s	Cross 10mph 13mph	0-2ft 6s	8°C
4-5ft 12s	2ft 11s	Cross 9mph 14mph	2ft 11s	6°C
5ft 13s	1ft 7s	Cross 9mph 14mph	1ft 7s	6°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 13s	4-5ft 15s	Cross 10mph 12mph	4-5ft 15s	7°C
6-7ft 16s	4-5ft 14s	Cross 9mph 11mph	4-5ft 14s	9°C
8ft 16s	3ft 17s	Cross 9mph 11mph	3ft 17s	9°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 14s	1ft 3s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 3s	10°C 0.06mm/h
6ft 14s	1ft 8s	On 5mph 5mph	1ft 8s	10°C
6ft 13s	1-3ft 16s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1-3ft 16s	10°C

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 11s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 8mph 10mph	0-1ft 17s	8°C
1-3ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 12mph	1ft 10s	9°C
0-1ft 14s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 11mph	0-1ft 15s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Off 10mph 18mph	0-1ft 5s	7°C
2ft 12s	1ft 8s	Off 10mph 15mph	1ft 8s	8°C
1-2ft 9s	1ft 8s	Off 11mph 16mph	1ft 8s	8°C

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 4s	Off 3mph 4mph	1ft 4s	7°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.13mm/h
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 13mph	0-1ft 5s	8°C 0.64mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 13s	2-3ft 16s	Cross 24mph 41mph	2-3ft 16s	9°C 0.9mm/h
5-6ft 11s	2-4ft 12s	Cross 34mph 54mph	2-4ft 12s	11°C 1.99mm/h
5ft 11s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 28mph 46mph	1-2ft 7s	11°C 0.88mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 29mph 41mph	1ft 8s	8°C 0.48mm/h
8-14ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 26mph 37mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.64mm/h
10-17ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 25mph 34mph	1ft 8s	8°C 0.52mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	Cross 22mph 32mph	Flat	8°C 0.11mm/h
6-11ft 10s	Cross 20mph 29mph	Flat	9°C 0.07mm/h
14ft 15s	Cross 19mph 28mph	Flat	9°C 0.08mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	1-2ft 17s	Cross 37mph 55mph	1-2ft 17s	12°C 1.66mm/h
6-7ft 12s	2-4ft 18s	Cross 40mph 58mph	2-4ft 18s	12°C 0.97mm/h
7-9ft 15s	2-4ft 15s	Cross 39mph 57mph	2-4ft 15s	11°C 0.41mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Located on the North Coast of Cornwall, Porthtowan is a renowned surfing location in the United Kingdom. Porthtowan beach has exceptional surfing conditions which are largely defined by the Atlantic’s vigorous waves and powerful swell. The distinctive tidal patterns and wind conditions contribute greatly to the surfing conditions, generating an ambience well-suited for both seasoned and beginner surfers. The best time for surfing in Porthtowan is undeniably during the Autumn and Winter months. These seasons produce the strongest swells and the wind tends to be offshore, creating the perfect tubes and breaks, calling surfers from all around the globe. The gentle wind orchestrates an ideal balance between challenge and excitement, making the surf highly desirable and thrilling. Porthtowan is also protected by cliffs on either side, which aids in maintaining steady surfing conditions, minimizing the impact of onshore winds that could disrupt the uniformity of the waves. This ensures that the sea delivers consistent, neat waves that are a joy to ride. Even though the beach is suitable for all levels of surfers, caution should always be taken, especially during high north-westerly swells and spring tides. These can occasionally produce strong rip currents that might pose a challenge even for experienced surfers. This is where the expertise of the local surf schools and lifeguards come into play, providing necessary assistance and safety measures. In conclusion, Porthtowan fosters a vibrant surf culture with its consistent waves, beautiful sandy beach, and safe conditions under supervision. A true jewel for surfing enthusiasts, the beach guarantees an exhilarating experience with the mesmerizing dance of Atlantic waves playing backdrop to a surfers’ paradise.