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Porthleven Beach Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
2.2m
closing
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.7m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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

Today at Porthleven Beach: Epic! for kite foiling — 96/100 for expert level. Wind 10 kn W · Waves 2.2 m, 8 s · Tide 1.1–-2.0 m. Best window around 14:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Porthleven Beach: 2.1m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the afternoon, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 17°C / 63°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
88/100Excellent
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
88
/ 100
now · 09
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 96 · 15
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 88
now · 09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.0m
closing
Wind
9kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.7m
falling
Period
8s
Water
17°C
Swell
NE 25°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
65
/ 100
09
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 82 · 15
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 65
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.4m
closing
Wind
5kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.8m
falling
Period
11s
Water
17°C
Swell
N 14°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Epic!
96
/ 100
09
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 96 · 09
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 96
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.0m
peeling
Wind
12kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.5m
falling
Period
9s
Water
18°C
Swell
NE 50°
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03 · Location

In context.

An exposed, SSW-facing beach beside a working harbour. West of the mouth, a shallow, barnacle-covered reef breaks fast and hollow, with a right barrel into the harbour channel and longer lefts, best at low-to-mid tide, for advanced surfers. Sand toward Looe Bar offers calmer water at low tide. RNLI lifeguards patrol early July–early Sept, 10am–6pm; unpatrolled otherwise. Rip currents and exposed rocks are hazards. Dogs banned 10am–6pm, 1 July–31 Aug.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.0803°N, 5.3139°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Porthleven
Swell now
NE 24°
Wind now
W 280°
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 Porthleven Beach good for surfing today?

Porthleven Beach scores 71/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Good. Wind 10 kn W · Waves 2.2 m, 8 s · Tide 1.1–-2.0 m. Best window around 23:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Porthleven Beach today?

Wind at Porthleven Beach today: 10 kn W (gusting 27 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 Porthleven Beach today?

Waves at Porthleven Beach today: 2.2 m, 8 s period from NE, closing_out 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 Porthleven Beach today?

The best window for surfing at Porthleven Beach today is around 23:00 UTC, when conditions score 71/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Porthleven Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Porthleven Beach scores 20/100 today for windsurfing — Don't Bother. 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 Porthleven Beach?

Porthleven 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 Porthleven Beach?

Porthleven Beach is a coastal location near Porthleven 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 Porthleven Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Porthleven 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.

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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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