Mawgan Porth Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Cornwall North)
Photo credit: Bernard
Surf Break: Mawgan Porth
| Name: | Mawgan Porth |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Mawgan Porth in North Cornwall is a fairly exposed river break that has quite consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the east. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. Waves at the river tend to peel to the left. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Mawgan Porth Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Mawgan Porth surf quality by season and Mawgan Porth surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Mawgan Porth |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mawgan Porth:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Beacon Cove | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Bedruthan Steps | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Watergate Bay | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Whipsiderry | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Porth Beach | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Mawgan Porth: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 53 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 78 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 103 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 129 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 208 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Mawgan Porth: |
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| Closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 34 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 34 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Devonport, England | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 65 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Mawgan Porth: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 288 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 315 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 315 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 316 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 322 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Mawgan Porth: |
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| Closest city location | Newquay (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saint Columb Major (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Padstow (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Polzeath (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Saint Dennis (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Mawgan Porth is St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY) in England, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Mawgan Porth is Plymouth Airport (PLH), also in England, 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales is 143 km (89 miles) away.
- Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales is the fifth nearest airport to Mawgan Porth and is 157 km (98 miles) away.
