Porthtowan Surf Guide
Porthtowan in North Cornwall is a fairly exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southeast with some shelter here from southwest winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Often Crowded. Hazards include rips / pollution / rocks.
Porthtowan Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 14.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Porthtowan:
The best conditions reported for surf at Porthtowan occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
Porthtowan Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 09:13 Local time| Vendredi 05 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross | cross |
















