Surfing in Porthtowan gallery
Surfing in Porthtowan has long been a favourite pastime amongst locals and visitors alike. The large winter swells attract experienced surfers whilst the more gentle summer surf usually keeps sunseekers, surfers and bodyboarders happy from sunrise till sunset.
You will find a surf shop in the village. Tris Surf Shop is the original and is positioned a few yards from the beach itself and will hire out surfboards, body boards and wetsuits as well as selling clothing, surf wax and accessories.
When you are at the beach we would encourage all beach users to follow RNLI safety precautions as the ocean can be very unpredictable.
photo: paul terence madden
photo: paul terence madden
Presenting prizes to top surfers outside the Blue Bar
photo: paul terence madden
Prize giving for the ladies at 'Blue'
photo: paul terence madden