Porthminster

Porthminster is a kiteboarding spot near Newquay in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind.

About Porthminster

Nice wave breaking at a point in front of the harbor wall. Watch out for a wall and a wreck on low tide.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Porthminster offers open ocean conditions with NW wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Porthminster?

A30, then exit to St. Ives and here drive down the street to Porthminster.

Hazards at Porthminster

Mole.

Where can I take kite lessons near Porthminster?

9 kite schools operate in United Kingdom. See kite schools in United Kingdom →

Other kite spots near Porthminster

• The Island St. Ives · <1 km · Newquay
• Porthmeour · <1 km · Newquay
• Carbis Bay · 2 km · Newquay
• Lelant · 3 km · Newquay
• The Bluff · 4 km · Newquay
• Gwithian · 6 km · Plymouth

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.