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Porthtowan Surf Forecast
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Porthtowan surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 04 Jan 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 (Jan 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthtowan in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 5th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 5th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthtowan over the next 12 days.
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 308 | 1948 | 3310 | 3971 | 3581 | 1951 | 982 | 756 | 457 | 417 | 97 | 614 | 890 | 894 | 6328 | 6702 | 3594 | 1266 | 1060 | 2070 | 3295 | 2773 | 1634 | 987 | 700 | 694 | 2040 | 2048 | 1380 | 1173 | 883 | 657 | 488 | 322 | 1102 | 2177 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:16PM 5.83 | 8:38AM 6.09 | 9:04PM 5.64 | 9:28AM 5.85 | 9:58PM 5.42 | 10:25AM 5.57 | 11:00PM 5.21 | 11:31AM 5.32 | 12:09AM 5.10 | 12:44PM 5.19 | 1:22AM 5.14 | 1:57PM 5.23 | 2:30AM 5.34 | 3:02PM 5.40 | 3:30AM 5.61 | 3:58PM 5.62 | 4:22AM 5.89 | 4:47PM 5.82 | 5:08AM 6.12 | 5:32PM 5.96 | 5:51AM 6.27 | 6:13PM 6.00 | 6:31AM 6.30 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:34AM 0.76 | 3:06PM 0.76 | 3:22AM 0.97 | 3:58PM 0.98 | 4:17AM 1.21 | 4:56PM 1.21 | 5:22AM 1.42 | 6:03PM 1.39 | 6:35AM 1.51 | 7:16PM 1.45 | 7:52AM 1.44 | 8:28PM 1.35 | 9:03AM 1.23 | 9:31PM 1.15 | 10:02AM 0.95 | 10:25PM 0.91 | 10:54AM 0.70 | 11:12PM 0.71 | 11:39AM 0.53 | 11:54PM 0.57 | 12:20PM 0.45 | 12:33AM 0.53 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 |
| Sunset | 4:30 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:34 | - | - | 4:36 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:40 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | -6 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -3 | 2 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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