Porthleven, Cornwall, UK – A dramatic video recorded on the morning of January 27, 2026, shows Storm Chandra battering the historic harbor and coastline of Porthleven as severe weather strikes southwest England.

The footage was filmed by X user Cornish Weather, an account known for sharing weather updates, photos, and videos from across Cornwall, particularly during coastal storms. The recording was made around 9am from a position close to the water, likely near the harbor wall, pier, or promenade, looking out toward the narrow entrance of Porthleven’s inner harbor.

Powerful Atlantic waves, driven by strong winds and an incoming high tide, slam into the granite piers and harbor defenses. Huge swells surge forward and burst into white spray, sending towering sheets of seawater high into the air and repeatedly toward the camera.

The sea appears turbulent and gray-brown as sediment is churned up, with water spilling over rocks, barriers, and parts of the harbor infrastructure. Spray reaches far inland, underlining the force of the storm and the exposed nature of the harbor.

The filmer notes having to stop frequently to wipe seawater from the lens, resulting in brief interruptions and blurred, water-streaked moments. Overcast skies and temperatures around 9C add to the harsh atmosphere, while no people are visible in the water-facing shots, emphasizing the dangerous, uninhabitable conditions.

The post describes the day as one where seawater hits the face, confirming Storm Chandra’s arrival in Porthleven and noting that the tide was still rising at the time of filming.

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