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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Porthtowan
UK, Cornwall West
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 50° 17.098' N |
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Easy to find on a map (between St Agnes and Portreath) DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name porthy t
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFun
Normal length
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
Additional Information
Good beachbreak but it's crowded. The spot is protected by the cliffs from SW winds at high tide.
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Comments
By Anonymous , 03-10-2006
- surks arent anything their just taking the piss because on one of the pictures it says "the surk was kicking" instead of the surf was kicking
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By Anonymous , 30-10-2006
- just had a weeks holiday down here absolutely sick waves on monday and st agnes was really good when porthtowan is onshore. no agro from the locals whatsoever probably cause i'm 14 years old ha ha.