When should you surf Porthtowan today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 7h20, with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Porthtowan surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Porthtowan (Cornwall).
Best score today
—7h15
Now
—14:00
Waves
2.7 m
12 s
Wind
24 km/h
Sideshore · N
Tide
▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 15:00 · ▲ 21:00
range 3.9 m
Light
07:44 → 18:27
Best windows today
7h150/100
2.3 m · 11 s · 27 km/h
8h0/100
2.3 m · 10 s · 26 km/h
9h0/100
2.3 m · 10 s · 26 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 2.7 m · 12 s | 23 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 2.7 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 2.6 m · 11 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 2.6 m · 11 s | 22 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 2.5 m · 11 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 2.5 m · 11 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 2.4 m · 11 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 2.3 m · 11 s | 27 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 2.3 m · 10 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 2.3 m · 10 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 29 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 28 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 25 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 2.1 m · 9 s | 26 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 2.1 m · 9 s | 27 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 2.1 m · 9 s | 26 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 2.1 m · 9 s | 26 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 2.1 m · 9 s | 23 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 2.1 m · 9 s | 23 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 2.0 m · 9 s | 23 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 2.0 m · 9 s | 25 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 2.0 m · 9 s | 22 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Porthtowan today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 15:00 · ▲ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Porthtowan 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 Porthtowan.