Porthjoke
North Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 7.8s
- Wind
- 8 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h475-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Porthjoke is a beach break in North Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the W with light offshore winds from the SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- W
- Best wind direction
- SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Porthjoke surf FAQ
Is Porthjoke good for beginners?+
Porthjoke is a beach break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Porthjoke?+
Different days call for different boards. Porthjoke can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Porthjoke?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the W with light offshore winds from the SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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