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porthtowan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:19pm

Swell

3ft

17s

Cross wind

Cross

14mph

20mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

20°C

19°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	1ft 16s	Cross 12mph 24mph	1ft 16s	16°C
3ft 9s	1ft 16s	Cross 14mph 25mph	1ft 16s	16°C
3ft 9s	1ft 18s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 18s	19°C
3ft 9s	1ft 21s	Cross 11mph 15mph	1ft 21s	21°C
3ft 9s	1ft 23s	Cross 13mph 19mph	1ft 23s	21°C
3ft 17s	1ft 15s	Cross 14mph 20mph	1ft 15s	20°C
4-7ft 20s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 12mph 20mph	2-4ft 10s	18°C
8-11ft 18s	3ft 10s	Cross 12mph 21mph	3ft 10s	17°C 0.15mm/h

Today 26 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
12-13ft 17s	2-3ft 17s	On 13mph 18mph	2-3ft 17s	17°C
12ft 16s	2ft 19s	On 11mph 16mph	2ft 19s	18°C
11-12ft 16s	2ft 18s	Cross 12mph 17mph	2ft 18s	18°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 13s	3ft 16s	Cross 14mph 18mph	3ft 16s	16°C 1.58mm/h
7-8ft 13s	2-3ft 15s	On 14mph 16mph	2-3ft 15s	17°C 0.45mm/h
7ft 12s	2ft 15s	On 12mph 16mph	2ft 15s	17°C

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-6ft 10s	2ft 13s	On 17mph 21mph	2ft 13s	17°C 0.42mm/h
7-8ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	On 19mph 23mph	1-2ft 7s	17°C 0.23mm/h
3-6ft 8s	1ft 7s	On 18mph 24mph	1ft 7s	16°C 0.14mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 10s	1ft 9s	On 24mph 29mph	1ft 9s	16°C 0.27mm/h
5ft 10s	1ft 11s	On 23mph 28mph	1ft 11s	17°C 0.18mm/h
5ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 25mph 32mph	1ft 10s	17°C 0.19mm/h

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-6ft 7s	0-2ft 10s	On 18mph 22mph	0-2ft 10s	16°C 0.42mm/h
4-6ft 9s		On 18mph 22mph	Flat	17°C 0.22mm/h
1-5ft 9s		On 18mph 21mph	Flat	16°C 0.1mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 5s	16°C
4ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 11mph 12mph	1ft 5s	16°C
1-3ft 10s	0-1ft 3s	On 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 3s	16°C

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 25mph 28mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.38mm/h
4ft 9s	1ft 7s	On 24mph 31mph	1ft 7s	15°C 0.88mm/h
4ft 9s	0-1ft 13s	On 27mph 35mph	0-1ft 13s	14°C 0.92mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 15mph 21mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C 0.64mm/h
4-5ft 11s		Off 20mph 32mph	Flat	14°C 7.37mm/h
2-4ft 10s		Cross 41mph 48mph	Flat	14°C 9.07mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-9ft 12s	0-1ft 13s	On 23mph 27mph	0-1ft 13s	15°C 0.18mm/h
8ft 13s		On 19mph 23mph	Flat	16°C 0.1mm/h
1-6ft 6s	0-1ft 13s	On 17mph 21mph	0-1ft 13s	16°C 0.1mm/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.