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Porthtowan

Cornwall, UK

Porthtowan

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POOR TO FAIR CONDITIONS
Updated 07:25
High confidence
Surf

2–3ft

Thigh to Waist High

Swell

6.8ft 7s

W 286° · chop

+ 0.5ft 15s E

Wind

16kts NW

Offshore · gusts 26kts

Tide

Mid tide falling

Weather

13°C air

0% 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

W–N250°–340°

Wind

SE

Surf Height

Waist to head high

Tide

Incoming / rising tide

Porthtowan Surf Guide

Rugged Cornish coast. Consistent Atlantic swell and thriving local surf culture.

Ability Level

Easy

BeginnerAdvanced

Break Type

Beach break

Local Hazard

Cold water — 4/3mm wetsuit required. Swim between RNLI flags.

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