Perranporth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Perranporth Surf Guide
This huge expense of westerly facing beach is a great swell catcher, and the relatively gentle slope makes it popular with beginners and intermediates. At the southern Droskyn end is a good, sometimes hollow left breaking in front of the cliffs from low to mid-tide. Backwash then turns it into a bumpy, unpredictable proposition. The main beach at Perranporth, stretching away to the north, doesn't handle larger swells, but in small to medium surf there's plenty of room to spread the crowds out. Inexperienced surfers should access the water via the beach, not the cliff path to the jump-off point at Droskyn Head.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Plenty of space to spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average spot on most days.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Fairly easy on the shoulders till you get caught inside.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Simple.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Autumn.
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