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Porthkidney Beach Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.9m
mushy
Wind
9kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.6m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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What are the conditions at Porthkidney Beach today? (4 Sept)

Today at Porthkidney Beach: Epic! for kite foiling — 90/100 for expert level. Wind 9 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 6 s · Tide 1.1–-2.0 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Porthkidney Beach: 0.9m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Excellent in the early morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 17°C / 62°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
84/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
84
/ 100
now · 09
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 88 · 03
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 84
now · 09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
mushy
Wind
9kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.6m
falling
Period
6s
Water
16°C
Swell
NE 50°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
58
/ 100
09
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 79 · 12
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Conditions
What's driving the 58
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.6m
peeling
Wind
5kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.8m
falling
Period
6s
Water
16°C
Swell
NE 49°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
86
/ 100
09
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 87 · 06
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 86
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
12kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.5m
falling
Period
6s
Water
17°C
Swell
NE 53°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote, undeveloped mile-long sandy beach at the mouth of the Hayle Estuary, north-facing into St Ives Bay, usually near-deserted with no facilities. Flat and firm at low tide, opening into vast sands good for SUP and kayaking; surf is fickle, needing very large swell at the northern end. Swimming is discouraged near the river mouth due to strong, unpredictable currents. RNLI lifeguards patrol mid-July to early September. Dogs allowed year-round.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.1967°N, 5.4453°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Carbis Bay
Swell now
NE 51°
Wind now
W 282°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Porthkidney Beach good for surfing today?

Porthkidney Beach scores 60/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 9 kn W · Waves 0.9 m, 6 s · Tide 1.1–-2.0 m. Best window around 21:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Porthkidney Beach today?

Wind at Porthkidney Beach today: 9 kn W (gusting 24 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Porthkidney Beach today?

Waves at Porthkidney Beach today: 0.9 m, 6 s period from NE, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Porthkidney Beach today?

The best window for surfing at Porthkidney Beach today is around 21:00 UTC, when conditions score 60/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Porthkidney Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Porthkidney Beach scores 77/100 today for surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Porthkidney Beach?

Porthkidney Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Porthkidney Beach?

Porthkidney Beach is a coastal location near Carbis Bay in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Porthkidney Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Porthkidney Beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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