When should you surf Porthleven today?
The strongest signal points around 18h with a 60/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Porthleven surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Porthleven (Cornwall).
Best score today
6018h
Now
6018:00
Waves
2.4 m
10 s
Wind
14 km/h
Sideshore · NW
Tide
▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 15:00 · ▲ 20:00
range 3.1 m
Light
07:44 → 18:28
Best windows today
16h40/100
1.7 m · 9 s · 22 km/h
17h40/100
1.7 m · 9 s · 18 km/h
18h60/100
1.6 m · 9 s · 16 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 25 | 2.4 m · 10 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 50 | 2.3 m · 10 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 50 | 2.2 m · 10 s | 18 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 25 | 2.2 m · 10 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 25 | 2.1 m · 10 s | 12 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 25 | 2.1 m · 10 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 25 | 2.0 m · 10 s | 12 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 23 | 2.0 m · 10 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 23 | 1.9 m · 10 s | 12 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 09:00 | 45 | 1.9 m · 10 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 23 | 1.8 m · 9 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.8 m · 9 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.8 m · 9 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.7 m · 9 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.7 m · 9 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 40 | 1.7 m · 9 s | 21 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 40 | 1.7 m · 9 s | 22 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 40 | 1.7 m · 9 s | 18 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 9 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 9 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | 70 | 1.6 m · 9 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | 70 | 1.5 m · 9 s | 6 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 70 | 1.5 m · 10 s | 6 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 70 | 1.5 m · 10 s | 4 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Porthleven today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 15:00 · ▲ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Porthleven suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Porthleven.