Porthleven, Cornwall, England (50°4’55“N,5°19’13“W)
Porthleven
Traditional Cornish pups, wholesome pasties and arguably England´s best righthander near Albion´s extreme SW tip.
Where: Porthleven, Cornwall
What is it: A relatively short righthander, with hollow take off and even hollower end bowl, works best at high, but can be surfed through the tide. It isits on an unforgiving wave cut platform, we´ve all been thankful for having to wear wetsuits many times.
Winds: NE is straight offshore but also good with light E or N.
Water Temperature: 9°C (February) – 17°C (October).
Season: Autumn/Winter are the best, especially autumn when you can score glassy days and warm water. Winter early morning sessions can be cold, but worth it once you´ve tapped the frost off you booties.
What board to bring: 6’0” to 6’8”. You don´t really need bigger than that because the wave can be really fast and hollow, especially on west swells.
Swell window: Works best on a west swell, too much south in the swell and the wave will lose its shape and became too fast. Swells usually last just a day or two, you need to be on it.
Nearest airport: Newquay airport is the nearest (40 mins drive), Exeter is the nest best (2 ½ hours).
Interesting facts: Porthleven is still an active fishing community, and the only west-facing harbour in Cornwall, it´s pretty impressive to watch big winter storms hitting the harbour. It also has the highest ratio of blokes to girls anywhere in Europe… well that´s what it feels like anyway.
Traditional Cornish pups, wholesome pasties and arguably England´s best righthander near Albion´s extreme SW tip.
Where: Porthleven, Cornwall
What is it: A relatively short righthander, with hollow take off and even hollower end bowl, works best at high, but can be surfed through the tide. It isits on an unforgiving wave cut platform, we´ve all been thankful for having to wear wetsuits many times.Winds: NE is straight offshore but also good with light E or N.Water Temperature: 9°C (February) – 17°C (October).
Season: Autumn/Winter are the best, especially autumn when you can score glassy days and warm water. Winter early morning sessions can be cold, but worth it once you´ve tapped the frost off you booties.
What board to bring: 6’0” to 6’8”. You don´t really need bigger than that because the wave can be really fast and hollow, especially on west swells.
Swell window: Works best on a west swell, too much south in the swell and the wave will lose its shape and became too fast. Swells usually last just a day or two, you need to be on it.Nearest airport: Newquay airport is the nearest (40 mins drive), Exeter is the nest best (2 ½ hours).
Interesting facts: Porthleven is still an active fishing community, and the only west-facing harbour in Cornwall, it´s pretty impressive to watch big winter storms hitting the harbour. It also has the highest ratio of blokes to girls anywhere in Europe… well that´s what it feels like anyway.
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