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Porthleven

Cornwall's premier reef break. Heavy, hollow right breaking off the harbour wall. Needs big swell to work. When it's on, one of the best waves in the UK.

Right reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

4–12 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N/NE)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Cornwall

Region

Cornwall

Coordinates

50.0820, -5.3185

NOAA Buoy

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