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Porthtowan Surf Forecast
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Porthtowan surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 23 Feb 2025 GMT
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 Sunday (Feb 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 13s 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 7.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 23ft (7.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthtowan over the next 12 days.
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2567 | 9952 | 10214 | 26740 | 19414 | 10058 | 6652 | 4506 | 2830 | 2032 | 2180 | 1235 | 615 | 410 | 239 | 176 | 149 | 123 | 813 | 1913 | 2733 | 1538 | 957 | 596 | 483 | 2628 | 2643 | 1762 | 1237 | 1303 | 2098 | 2043 | 1594 | 888 | 860 | 748 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:19PM 4.24 | 2:02AM 4.48 | 2:37PM 4.62 | 3:05AM 4.99 | 3:31PM 5.15 | 3:53AM 5.60 | 4:15PM 5.70 | 4:34AM 6.19 | 4:56PM 6.21 | 5:14AM 6.69 | 5:35PM 6.61 | 5:53AM 7.03 | 6:14PM 6.83 | 6:32AM 7.16 | 6:53PM 6.86 | 7:13AM 7.04 | 7:34PM 6.69 | 7:54AM 6.69 | 8:16PM 6.33 | 8:39AM 6.16 | 9:02PM 5.82 | 9:29AM 5.52 | 9:56PM 5.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 2.23 | 8:35AM 2.01 | 9:02PM 1.79 | 9:34AM 1.47 | 9:53PM 1.24 | 10:19AM 0.88 | 10:35PM 0.70 | 11:00AM 0.34 | 11:15PM 0.23 | 11:39AM -0.08 | 11:53PM -0.11 | 12:17PM -0.33 | 12:32AM -0.27 | 12:56PM -0.36 | 1:11AM -0.23 | 1:35PM -0.17 | 1:51AM 0.01 | 2:15PM 0.22 | 2:34AM 0.43 | 2:59PM 0.75 | 3:23AM 0.97 | 3:50PM 1.35 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 9 | 16 | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 14 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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