Porthleven Reviews and Ratings
(South Cornwall, UK)
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Visitor reviews of Porthleven surf break
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“My name is "Bugdie" a local fisherman/surfer born & bred, lets get "Southcoast" here and rememeber "I DO NOT LIKE ANYONE" - Take your chance !!! Fishing trips £ 10 per trip, family Trips £50 (Bait incl), Emmitts Welcome. Keep your dog on a lead !!”
budgie from UNITED KINGDOM - 27 Dec 2010
Porthleven Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 4 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.7(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Porthleven is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Porthleven is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Cornwall. 5: the best break in South Cornwall). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Porthleven can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Porthleven, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Porthleven are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 1.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Porthleven is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Porthleven requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Porthleven for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Porthleven is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Porthleven is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Porthleven, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Porthleven where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I am a local Porthleven Surfer and while we don't mind (much) other competent surfers visiting, please remember to take all litter away with you and if you pitch up for a dawny please respect the local house owners by not "blasting" drum and base from your Vans massive sound systems. Oh also, remember that the "short Cut" to the Reef through a private garden should be respected and not abused or we will loose the "Privelidge" and the Property owner (a really cool Guy) will close and lock the gates. Lets all enjoy this special "Surf Break" get on together without surfers Dropping in at will, and we can all have fun. One further note to Students - Go to PRAA Sands !!!! or get a JOB IN LONDON !!”
Dave Burr from UNITED KINGDOM - 27 Dec 2010
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