Portreath Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W, SW.
Wind
SW to NE
Surf Height
Thigh high to head and a half.
Tide
Breaks through the tides.
Portreath Surf Guide
A sheltered, northwesterly facing beach with a harbour at the northern end of the bay. Picks up half the swell of Porthtowan and the beach is a semi-closeout, but is clean during a southwesterly wind when other breaks are blown out. An intense, bouncy, right breaks off the harbour wall in bigger surf. Popular with bodyboarders.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Harbour wall can be hectic when it's on.
Local Vibe
Doable
Fairly relaxed if you show up with humility and respect.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Right gets busy when good, beach quiet.
Spot Rating
Poor
Mostly a close-out. Right is short, can be bouncy.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy paddle out.
Water Quality
Clean
OK.
Hazards
Harbour wall intense with rocks on inside.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
A car park looks over the beach, but note if you drive in you have to pay to exit.
Bottom
Sand with rocky shelf by harbour.
Best Season
December - February.
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