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Porthcressa

Cornwall, UK

Porthcressa

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POOR TO FAIR CONDITIONS
Updated 07:27
High confidence
Surf

2–3ft

Thigh to Waist High

Swell

6.6ft 8s

W 280° · chop

+ 0.9ft 5s N

Wind

20kts NW

Offshore · gusts 26kts

Tide

Mid tide falling

Weather

15°C air

2% rain

Hourly Session Windows

Observed Conditions

Surf check from the lineup

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Tides

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About This Spot

Ideal Conditions

Swell Direction

SE–SW150°–240°

Wind

NW

Surf Height

Knee to waist high

Tide

Incoming / rising tide

Porthcressa Surf Guide

South Cornwall sheltered coves. Smaller but cleaner, ideal when north coast is blown out.

Ability Level

Easy

BeginnerAdvanced

Break Type

Beach break

Local Hazard

Cold water — 4/3mm wetsuit required.

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