Watergate Bay

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Surf Spot Details
Wave Quality Rating3
Type of WaveBeach break
Direction of WaveRight & left
BottomSand
DifficultyBeginners
Crowd LevelBusy
Hazardsnone
General Description
One of the main beaches in Newquay. More open to swell than some of the surrounding beaches and does catch a lot of swell. Offshore ESE and works on all tides on a west swell.

This beach gets very busy in the summer with all the tourists giving surfing a try.
General Info
How to get there

Head north along the coast from Newquay town center and you will get to Watergate Bay.

Access & Parking Info / Cost

Public access but parking can be tricky.

Where to Stay

Plenty of places to stay in Newquay with pretty much any budget catered for.

Equipment Hire

All the surf shops around the town will hire out gear.

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Russell Winter at Watergate Bay
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