Watergate Bay
25 May 2025
A huge expanse of sand and consistent surf makes Watergate Bay a favourite among surfers, kite flyers and kitesurfers.
Beaches near Newquay
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Watergate Bay
A huge expanse of sand and consistent surf makes Watergate Bay a favourite among surfers, kite flyers and kitesurfers.
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Bedruthan Steps Beach
This dramatic beach takes its name from the slate outcrops that litter it, said to have been put there by a giant, Bedruthan, and used as stepping stones. At low tide, the sand stretches for over a mile, but watch out for the tide coming in - there is potential for being cut off.
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Perranporth Beach
Perranporth is a large, sandy beach, over two miles long, with good surfing conditions. The beach is backed by extensive sand dunes and a nice walk can be found through the dunes to St Piran's Cross and the ruins of St Piran's Oratory. It's also on the South West Coast Path.
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Mawgan Porth Beach
This sandy beach is popular with families and surfers. There is easy access, with parking, toilets, cafes and shops near by.
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Crantock Beach
The next beach along (south west) from Fistral Beach with lots of soft sand and a tidal estuary to the River Gannel. When the conditions are right it is an excellent spot for longboarding.
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Lusty Glaze
Watching the sun set at Lusty Glaze, a small but exquisitely pretty cove enveloped in high cliffs, is one of the summer's highlights.
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Fistral Beach
A legend of a beach, known across the world for its surfing heritage. The new building housing restaurants and shops on the beach gives Fistral a hint of a cosmopolitan air.
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Great and Little Toddy Coves
These sand and rock beaches are located just off the famous Fistral Beach, at the Pentire end, they are popular with families because of their sheltered location.
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Great Cupboard Cove
This sandy cove is set off to the left of Porth Beach and is very popular with families. Please be very careful as the tide can turn very quickly here.
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Great Western
Handily situated just minutes from Newquay town centre. An ideal place for novice surfers to practice.
Beaches near Newquay
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Bedruthan Steps Beach
3 October 2022
This dramatic beach takes its name from the slate outcrops that litter it, said to have been put there by a giant, Bedruthan, and used as stepping stones. At low tide, the sand stretches for over a mile, but watch out for the tide coming in - there is potential for being cut off.
Perranporth Beach
7 June 2015
Perranporth is a large, sandy beach, over two miles long, with good surfing conditions. The beach is backed by extensive sand dunes and a nice walk can be found through the dunes to St Piran's Cross and the ruins of St Piran's Oratory. It's also on the South West Coast Path.
Mawgan Porth Beach
3 September 2012
This sandy beach is popular with families and surfers. There is easy access, with parking, toilets, cafes and shops near by.
Crantock Beach
13 June 2011
The next beach along (south west) from Fistral Beach with lots of soft sand and a tidal estuary to the River Gannel. When the conditions are right it is an excellent spot for longboarding.
Lusty Glaze
10 May 2011
Watching the sun set at Lusty Glaze, a small but exquisitely pretty cove enveloped in high cliffs, is one of the summer's highlights.
Fistral Beach
17 July 2008
A legend of a beach, known across the world for its surfing heritage. The new building housing restaurants and shops on the beach gives Fistral a hint of a cosmopolitan air.
Great and Little Toddy Coves
These sand and rock beaches are located just off the famous Fistral Beach, at the Pentire end, they are popular with families because of their sheltered location.
Great Cupboard Cove
This sandy cove is set off to the left of Porth Beach and is very popular with families. Please be very careful as the tide can turn very quickly here.
Great Western
Handily situated just minutes from Newquay town centre. An ideal place for novice surfers to practice.