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porthtowan Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:37am

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

19mph

24mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	2ft 5s	Cross 23mph 29mph	2ft 5s	13°C
0-1ft 6s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 23mph 28mph	1-2ft 5s	14°C
1ft 6s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 23mph 29mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C 0.05mm/h
0-1ft 6s		Cross 21mph 26mph	Flat	13°C 0.12mm/h
1-2ft 5s		Cross 16mph 22mph	Flat	13°C 0.14mm/h
2-3ft 5s		Cross 16mph 24mph	Flat	13°C 0.09mm/h
2-3ft 8s	0-2ft 6s	Cross 20mph 29mph	0-2ft 6s	13°C 0.07mm/h
4ft 7s	2-3ft 7s	Cross 21mph 30mph	2-3ft 7s	13°C 0.07mm/h

Today 29 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	1ft 5s	On 14mph 17mph	1ft 5s	12°C 0.16mm/h
2-3ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	On 15mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C 0.07mm/h
2-3ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 16mph 17mph	1ft 5s	12°C

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 30mph 42mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C 0.6mm/h
2ft 10s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 34mph 51mph	1-2ft 8s	13°C 0.51mm/h
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 33mph 49mph	0-1ft 7s	14°C 0.86mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 27mph 37mph	1ft 6s	13°C 0.34mm/h
6-7ft 10s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 23mph 31mph	1-2ft 8s	14°C 0.16mm/h
8ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 20mph 30mph	1ft 5s	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	On 34mph 44mph	Flat	12°C 0.13mm/h
1-4ft 7s	On 35mph 46mph	Flat	12°C 0.11mm/h
5ft 11s	On 31mph 39mph	Flat	12°C 0.07mm/h

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	1ft 7s	On 29mph 34mph	1ft 7s	11°C 0.26mm/h
1-3ft 9s	0-2ft 6s	On 28mph 34mph	0-2ft 6s	11°C 0.31mm/h
3ft 6s	2-3ft 6s	On 27mph 32mph	2-3ft 6s	11°C 0.22mm/h

Monday 03 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 24mph	1ft 7s	13°C
3-5ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 28mph	1ft 9s	14°C
1-2ft 11s	0-2ft 11s	Cross 20mph 33mph	0-2ft 11s	14°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 17s		Cross 27mph 39mph	Flat	13°C 1mm/h
2-4ft 16s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 25mph 37mph	0-1ft 12s	13°C 0.84mm/h
5-7ft 14s	1ft 18s	Cross 18mph 26mph	1ft 18s	13°C 0.58mm/h

Wednesday 05 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
11ft 15s	1ft 14s	Cross 14mph 20mph	1ft 14s	12°C
11ft 15s	1ft 13s	Cross 17mph 21mph	1ft 13s	13°C
10-11ft 15s	1ft 15s	Cross 15mph 20mph	1ft 15s	12°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-7ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 32mph 49mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.52mm/h
7-8ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 34mph 51mph	1ft 12s	14°C 0.78mm/h
3-7ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 29mph 44mph	1ft 13s	15°C 0.73mm/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.