Newquay
Surfing Beaches:
Newquay Bay
consists of four beaches - Towan, Great Western,
Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze which form one single mile long
stretch of sand at low tide. All four beaches can offer
great waves depending on wind, swell and sandbanks.
South Fistral beach
is very capable of producing some fine waves which usually
break left and provides some protection from cross-shore
wind. Best from mid to high tide, but watch out for submerged
rocks on your right. To save some muscle try jumping off
the rocks when the surf is big - beginners stay well clear!
S to SE wind is offshore. Crowded in summer.
When big swells are coming in, North
Fistral works at all
tides. Best waves are produced at low tide when barrels and
excellent peaks remind us all why this is UK's premier surfing
spot. Mainly a right hander.
Good for beginners. Super crowded in summer.
Little Fistral is
a small bay only visible at low tide which is the only time
it is surfed. Waves break in both directions depending on
sand bars.
Not recommended for beginners.
Crantock.
Fairly good beach break. Sheltered from SW and
NW winds but best at SE'rly. River Gannel flows out at the
northern end which can build good sand bars. Good quality
right-hander can be found here at low tide sheltered from
NW wind. When the swell is bigger, southern end produces
a good left-hander sheltered from S and SW wind which is
best from low to mid-tide. Good for beginners if conditions
are not too big.
At low tide, Watergate
Bay turns intoa two mile long stretch
of sandy beach break heaven. If there are any waves around,
this one will pick them up and serve for your enjoyment as
both lefts and rights. Works at all tide stages but very
popular at high tide as it is one of only a few beaches that
gets good at high tide. SE wind is best. Favourite with Newquay
locals in summer who seek to escape crowds.
Good for beginners.
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