Perranporth
Perranporth is a vast three-mile beach on Cornwall's north coast with consistent surf and far fewer crowds than Newquay. Facing north-west, it handles a range of swell sizes and works best at low to mid tide when multiple sandbar peaks form along the beach. The south end near Droskyn Point offers more shelter. A favourite of local surfers who value the space and quality.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.
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Everything you need to know before paddling out at Perranporth, England.
Hazards & Safety
Strong rips, especially near the cliffs at the south end (Droskyn). Beach can be cut off at high tide near the cliffs.
Local Tips
Best at low to mid tide. The south end near Droskyn Point has more shelter and better shaped banks. Three miles of beach means you can always find an uncrowded peak. Chapel Rock splits the beach — good waves either side.
Getting There
Main car park behind the beach in town. Short walk to water.
Parking: Pay & display in town. Can also park at Perranporth Airfield for the south end.
Facilities: Toilets, cafes, pubs in town. Surf hire available.
Crowds
Much less crowded than Newquay despite good waves. Busier at the town end, walk south for space.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Perranporth
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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Perranporth is a vast three-mile beach on Cornwall's north coast with consistent surf and far fewer crowds than Newquay. Facing north-west, it handles a range of swell sizes and works best at low to mid tide when multiple sandbar peaks form along the beach. The south end near Droskyn Point offers more shelter. A favourite of local surfers who value the space and quality.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.
Tide data from Perranporth
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Strong rips, especially near the cliffs at the south end (Droskyn). Beach can be cut off at high tide near the cliffs.
Best at low to mid tide. The south end near Droskyn Point has more shelter and better shaped banks. Three miles of beach means you can always find an uncrowded peak. Chapel Rock splits the beach — good waves either side.
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