Porthmeor
Porthmeor is St Ives’ main surfing beach below Tate St Ives, a consistent north-facing town beachbreak with surf-school energy on smaller days and punchier peaks when the Atlantic fills in. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Porthmeor in North Cornwall.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
South wind and west to northwest swell are the clean checks.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Low to mid tide gives the most usable shape, high tide can get dumpy against the sea wall, and summer crowds, rocks at the ends, and learner traffic are the practical filters.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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