Surf Report - updated 6 am Monday May 12 2008
This surf report is generated automatically from a variety of sources and criteria. It is currently in the developmental stage and is being tweaked all the time. It is therefore getting more accurate as we notice anomolies and tweak the algorithm to take them into account
| Wave size | Wind direction | Wind speed | Low tide | High tide | |
| Today AM | 1 ft | N | 7 mph | 03:18 (1.37m) | 09:01 (4.59m) |
| Today PM | 1 ft | N | 12 mph | 15:39 (1.65m) | 21:29 (4.79m) |
| Tomorrow AM | 1-2 ft | E | 14 mph | 04:22 (1.59m) | 10:10 (4.38m) |
| Wednesday | 1-2 ft | E | 16 mph | 18:02 (1.85m) | 23:56 (4.59m) |
Photos courtesy Blue Bar Porthtowan
Porthtowan webcam site
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Porthtowan surfing information
Good quality beach break, capable of providing punchy waves at most states of tide. The beach faces pretty much due west so is offshore in an easterly wind, although high cliffs provide some degree of shelter towards hightide.
When it's good here it's very good with decent barrels to be had and the ability to handle a decent sized swell. This is reflected in the standard of surfing and the beach's popularity.
At low tide the beach is much bigger and joins up with Lushingtons to the south which is reknown for it's barrelling left handers.
Probably not one of the best beaches for beginners, particularly towards high tide when it becomes a little narrow and rocky. Plus the local crew aren't the most tolerant!
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Porthtowan photos
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