Inland there was minimal disruption from the storm, with the Duchy actually seeing blue skies and sunshine for large chunks of Saturday, despite the yellow weather warning in place between 8ama and 10pm – although there was a period of heavy rain during the early evening that caused some localised flooding for a short time.

However, the wind was up throughout the day and combined with the high tides it resulted in some

Storm Kathleen broke new records in Cornwall yesterday, when Porthleven experienced the power of the sea yet again.

'Dave' gets a soaking at Porthleven (Image: Kathy White/Packet Camera Club)

Inland there was minimal disruption from the storm, with the Duchy actually seeing blue skies and sunshine for large chunks of Saturday, despite the yellow weather warning in place between 8ama and 10pm – although there was a period of heavy rain during the early evening that caused some localised flooding for a short time.  

However, the wind was up throughout the day and combined with the high tides it resulted in some spectacular wave shots, taken from a distance, as these pictures of Storm Kathleen in Cornwall show.

The roads around Porthleven's clock tower are swamped (Image: Kathy White/Packet Camera Club)

Forecasters had predicted wave heights of between 10 and 25 feet, coupled with strong southerly winds, with an accompanying warning that these conditions could create a dangerous sea state and increase the risk of strong rip currents.

In the event the waves proved even higher than expected, with a record being broken in April.

According to Alec Short, the Porthleven recording buoy hit the 33ft mark, the previous record being 20.8ft in the winter of 2023/24.

Huge waves slam the cliffs at Porthleven (Image: Kathy White/Packet Camera Club)

Plenty of people were out to see the waves, although the majority adhered to the warnings and watched from safe vantage points away from the water.

One car almost ended up in the harbour, however, after reportedly breaking down and then being moved along the road by the force of the waves coming over the harbour.

Gusts of 50mph had been expected widely on Saturday, while some exposed spots, particularly on the coast, were predicted to see 60 to 70mph gusts.

Cornwall Council advised people to avoid exposed coastal areas when Storm Kathleen hit.

The warning came with good reason, as shown in Porthleven, when two people had to be rescued by a coastguard rescue officer when they were swept off their feet. 

Exploding waves at Church Cove, Gunwalloe (Image: Mark Quilter/Packet Camera Club)

Another two were nearly was taken by the backwash of a wave, after getting out their car.

A spokesperson for Porthleven Coastguard Team said: "The storms are a magnificent things to see and it's fun to be sprayed by water. But we all need to be sensible and keep our distance to ensure that not only we are safe but the rescuers are as well.

Heavy seas at Chapel Porth (Image: Martin Hatfield/Packet Camera Club)

"People ask why are the Coastguard there. Yesterday, two people were rescued by a Coastguard Rescue Officer at the clock tower having been swept off their feet by a huge wave; and another two were assisted getting out their car by Bayview Terrace as the back wash nearly took them.

"It only takes a few inches of water to take an adult off their feet. Please be careful.

"If you see anyone in danger please ring 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

At Church Cove, Gunwalloe (Image: Mark Quilter/Packet Camera Club)

And we could be in for another rough night at the start of this week. There is a further yellow weather warning now issued by the Met Office for wind, starting at 6pm on Monday and continuing until 6am Tuesday.

The Met Office has said: “Strong winds and large coastal waves may cause some disruption.

The beach at Gunwalloe was covered in sea foam (Image: Mark Quilter/Packet Camera Club)

“There is a small chance that injuries or danger to life could result from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties - or from flying debris elsewhere.

“There is a chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

“Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are possible.”

Waves at Chapel Porth (Image: Martin Hatfield/Packet Camera Club)

The calm after the storm on Sunday morning at Maenporth - but for how long? (Image: Mark Quilter/Packet Camera Club)