The right spot near Porthtowan. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Porthtowan, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
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 Chapel Porth Beach — 96/100 for surfing at Beginner level, 1 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Porthtowan
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Porth Beach0.7 km | 0.7 km | 96/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Porthtowan Beach0.7 km | 0.7 km | 82/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Portreath Beach5.2 km | 5.2 km | 81/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Perranporth Beach8.6 km | 8.6 km | 80/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Perran Sands Beach10.2 km | 10.2 km | 92/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Holywell Bay Beach12.9 km | 12.9 km | 92/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Gwithian Beach13.5 km | 13.5 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Crantock Beach15.2 km | 15.2 km | 85/100ExcellentSurfing · Intermediate | Surfing · Intermediate |
| Gwithian Beach15.2 km | 15.2 km | 77/100GoodE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Fistral Beach16.9 km | 16.9 km | 91/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Porthkidney Beach18.1 km | 18.1 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Newquay Beach18.5 km | 18.5 km | 77/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Carbis Bay Beach19.1 km | 19.1 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Porthminster Beach19.1 km | 19.1 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
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
Learning near Porthtowan?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
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 Chapel Porth Beach — 96/100 for surfing at Beginner level, 1 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.