Portwrinkle Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Cornwall South)
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Surf Break: Portwrinkle
| Name: | Portwrinkle |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Portwrinkle in South Cornwall is a fairly exposed beach break that has unreliable waves. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Portwrinkle 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.
This chart describes the variation of swells directed at Portwrinkle over a normal year... (show all text)
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Also see Portwrinkle surf quality by season and Portwrinkle surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Portwrinkle |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Portwrinkle:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Seaton | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Whitsand Bay and Tregantle | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Looe | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Millindreath | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bovisand Bay | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Portwrinkle: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 71 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 80 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 92 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 134 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 192 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Portwrinkle: |
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| Closest tide station | Devonport, England | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Devonport, England | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 56 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 56 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 60 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Portwrinkle: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 289 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 313 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 314 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 314 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 320 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Portwrinkle: |
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| Closest city location | Looe (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saltash (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Torpoint (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Plymouth (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Liskeard (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Portwrinkle is Plymouth Airport (PLH) in England, 18 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Portwrinkle is St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY), also in England, 47 km (29 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 78 km (48 miles) away.
- Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales is 135 km (84 miles) away.
- Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k. is the fifth nearest airport to Portwrinkle and is 140 km (87 miles) away.
