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Porthtowan surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthtowan this week:
The surf forecast for Porthtowan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 10ft and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthtowan in the next 12 days are 15ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthtowan over the next 12 days.
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 79 | 106 | 160 | 488 | 585 | 1361 | 4171 | 3479 | 1454 | 503 | 392 | 276 | 266 | 355 | 349 | 287 | 210 | 233 | 148 | 214 | 582 | 666 | 555 | 498 | 1217 | 909 | 477 | 706 | 766 | 609 | 478 | 377 | 374 | 223 | 161 | 83 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:53PM 20.31 | 8:13AM 19.42 | 8:32PM 20.41 | 8:54AM 19.29 | 9:14PM 20.18 | 9:38AM 18.93 | 9:59PM 19.62 | 10:26AM 18.34 | 10:50PM 18.8 | 11:20AM 17.65 | 11:48PM 17.88 | 12:24PM 17.03 | 12:57AM 17.16 | 1:36PM 16.8 | 2:12AM 16.93 | 2:49PM 17.13 | 3:25AM 17.32 | 3:57PM 17.98 | 4:28AM 18.08 | 4:55PM 19.03 | 5:23AM 18.9 | 5:46PM 20.01 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 1:53PM 2.13 | 2:19AM 1.9 | 2:31PM 2.07 | 2:58AM 1.94 | 3:11PM 2.3 | 3:40AM 2.23 | 3:55PM 2.76 | 4:26AM 2.79 | 4:43PM 3.45 | 5:17AM 3.51 | 5:40PM 4.17 | 6:17AM 4.27 | 6:47PM 4.76 | 7:27AM 4.79 | 8:04PM 4.92 | 8:43AM 4.79 | 9:22PM 4.46 | 9:55AM 4.23 | 10:30PM 3.54 | 10:57AM 3.35 | 11:28PM 2.56 | 11:49AM 2.46 | 12:18AM 1.71 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:15 | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °F | 72 | 72 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 70 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 61 |
Feels °F (?) | 64 | 68 | 59 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Sun morning, min 61°F on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 70°F on Thu afternoon, min 61°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 64°F on Sat morning, min 59°F on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Fri morning, min 59°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). |
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Information about the Porthtowan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porthtowan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Porthtowan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porthtowan surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Porthtowan) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Porthtowan may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Porthtowan is 8 km (5 miles) from Camborne. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camborne. Camborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.