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Porth Joke

Porth Joke, known locally as Polly Joke, is the secluded sandy cove at the end of the West Pentire / Crantock path, with a hidden-bay feel that makes it more of a walk-in surf check than a town beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Porth Joke in North Cornwall.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Cornwall, GB

Forecast

Poor
  • Waves 1 ft
  • Period 7 s
  • Wind SE 10 kt

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The bay is northwest-facing, low tide exposes more sand and rock, and the cleaner window should be southeast wind with west to northwest swell.

There is no beach facilities at the cove and the car park is about a 10 minute walk away, so the approach is part of the decision.

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