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porthtowan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:35pm

Swell

13ft

15s

Cross wind

Cross

17mph

26mph

Falling tide

Low

04:07pm

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
11ft 14s	0-1ft 2s	Cross 26mph 42mph	0-1ft 2s	12°C 0.09mm/h
11ft 14s	0-1ft 2s	Cross 34mph 55mph	0-1ft 2s	12°C
11-12ft 14s		Cross 39mph 61mph	Flat	12°C 0.57mm/h
8-11ft 12s		Cross 36mph 54mph	Flat	12°C 1.15mm/h
6-11ft 10s	0-2ft 9s	Cross 26mph 36mph	0-2ft 9s	11°C
13ft 15s	3-5ft 18s	Cross 16mph 25mph	3-5ft 18s	11°C
12-13ft 16s	2-5ft 13s	Cross 13mph 22mph	2-5ft 13s	10°C
11-12ft 16s		Cross 10mph 17mph	Flat	9°C

Today 22 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10ft 15s	2ft 5s	Cross 17mph 24mph	2ft 5s	10°C
10ft 15s	2ft 5s	On 18mph 25mph	2ft 5s	10°C 0.1mm/h
10-11ft 15s	2ft 5s	On 16mph 22mph	2ft 5s	9°C

Tommorrow 23 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 33mph 50mph	1-2ft 10s	10°C 0.56mm/h
5ft 7s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 36mph 55mph	1-3ft 12s	11°C 1.26mm/h
5-6ft 6s	3-5ft 14s	Cross 36mph 55mph	3-5ft 14s	11°C 1.23mm/h

Monday 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13ft 16s	1-4ft 12s	Cross 18mph 26mph	1-4ft 12s	10°C 0.07mm/h
13ft 16s	5-7ft 20s	Cross 20mph 27mph	5-7ft 20s	10°C 0.07mm/h
12ft 16s	5-8ft 17s	Cross 21mph 29mph	5-8ft 17s	10°C 0.19mm/h

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 14s	1-2ft 5s	On 12mph 16mph	1-2ft 5s	8°C 0.17mm/h
8-9ft 14s	1ft 4s	On 13mph 16mph	1ft 4s	9°C 0.19mm/h
8ft 14s	1ft 4s	On 12mph 16mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.1mm/h

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	3-4ft 12s	Cross 13mph 17mph	3-4ft 12s	8°C 0.24mm/h
5ft 12s	4ft 12s	On 13mph 15mph	4ft 12s	9°C
5ft 12s	2-4ft 10s	On 15mph 18mph	2-4ft 10s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	2ft 5s	Cross 14mph 21mph	2ft 5s	8°C
4-5ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 28mph	1ft 5s	9°C
3ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 24mph 34mph	1ft 6s	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 11s		On 11mph 15mph	Flat	10°C
7ft 12s	0-1ft 18s	On 10mph 12mph	0-1ft 18s	10°C
7ft 12s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1-2ft 13s	9°C

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-9ft 9s	2ft 12s	Cross 21mph 30mph	2ft 12s	8°C 0.55mm/h
11ft 13s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 26mph 35mph	1-2ft 6s	9°C 0.18mm/h
8-11ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 29mph 38mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.31mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9-18ft 13s	On 28mph 33mph	Flat	8°C 0.25mm/h
5-12ft 10s	On 27mph 34mph	Flat	8°C 0.37mm/h
14-15ft 16s	On 30mph 40mph	Flat	9°C 0.72mm/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.