Porthleven
Porthleven Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Reef break |
| Direction of Wave | Right |
| Bottom | Rocky reef |
| Difficulty | Intermediate surfer |
| Crowd Level | Mental |
| Hazards | Locals, Rips |
General Description
A top ten English wave. This right hand reef break gets epic in a large southwesterly swell. Offshore in a northeasterly. The wave breaks on the west side of Porthleven Harbour providing a great viewpoint for surf watchers. The wave is a fast, hollow right - not for the beginner.
When Porthleven is going off it gets really busy and the quality of surfer is high.
General Info
How to get there
The wave breaks just out from Porthleven Harbour so head to the town of Porthleven in south Cornwall.
Where to Stay
Access & Parking Info / Cost
Access is out across the rocks - look out for incoming surfers.
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