Watersports spots near Porthtowan
14 beaches within 25 km of Porthtowan, United Kingdom, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Porthtowan today?
The best-scoring spot near Porthtowan right now is Gwithian Beach — 95/100 for kite foiling at expert level, 15 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Porthtowan
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Porth Beach | 0.7 km | 77/100Good | Kite Surfing · intermediate |
| Porthtowan Beach | 0.7 km | 93/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Portreath Beach | 5.2 km | 87/100Excellent | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Perranporth Beach | 8.6 km | 91/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Perran Sands Beach | 10.2 km | 86/100Excellent | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Holywell Bay Beach | 12.9 km | 93/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Gwithian Beach | 13.5 km | 90/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Crantock Beach | 15.2 km | 80/100Excellent | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Gwithian Beach | 15.2 km | 95/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Fistral Beach | 16.9 km | 91/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Porthkidney Beach | 18.1 km | 86/100Excellent | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Newquay Beach | 18.5 km | 92/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Carbis Bay Beach | 19.1 km | 91/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Porthminster Beach | 19.1 km | 86/100Excellent | Kite Foiling · expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Porthtowan, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Porthtowan?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Porthtowan, United Kingdom, ranging from 1 km to 19 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Porthtowan today?
The best-scoring spot near Porthtowan right now is Gwithian Beach — 95/100 for kite foiling at expert level, 15 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Porthtowan?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.