Porthtowan
Rate this spot:rated: 3 out of 5 by 2 surfers
Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right & left |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Intermediate surfer |
| Crowd Level | Can Get Busy |
| Hazards | Weaverfish, Rips |
General Description
Powerful hollow beach break, which can hold a good size swell. Can get dumpy at high and low tides and can get very rippy.
General Info
How to get there
A30 to Chiverton Cross roundabout, head through Mount Hawke and straight down to the coast.
Access & Parking Info / CostAmple pay and display parking just off the beach. Aprox £3.50 for 2 hours
Where to StayThere are a few local camping and caravan sites within a short drive.
Equipment HireTris Surf shop, just off the beach.
Board sales, Hire and accessories.
Plenty of local surf schools.
When its Flat?Cornish coast path to walk, directly from the right hand side of the beach.
Mountain bike trails within 5 miles.
Aprox 9 mile drive to Truro City centre for cinema, shopping, bowling and restaurants.
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