Surfing in Newquay
Surf Spots In Newquay
| Surf Spot | Photos | Quality | Wave direction | Wave type | Crowd level |
| Crantock | 0 | 2 | Right & left | Beach break | Not Too Bad |
| Crantock Rivermouth | 0 | 2 | Right | Rivermouth | Not Too Bad |
| Fistral Beach | 50 | 5 | Right & left | Beach break | Packed |
| Lusty Glaze | 6 | 2 | Right & left | Beach break | Packed |
| Newquay Harbor Wall | 0 | 3 | Left | Beach break | Not Too Bad |
| Tolcarne | 1 | 2 | Right & left | Beach break | Packed |
| Towan | 1 | 1 | Right & left | Beach break | Mental |
| Watergate Bay | 3 | 3 | Right & left | Beach break | Busy |
| Whipsiderry | 1 | 4 | Right & left | Reef break | Not Too Bad |
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Information about Newquay
Surf Spot Map In and Around Newquay
Newquay really is the surf capital of the British Isles. It is also a popular spot with holiday makers in general and is absolutely heaving on a bank holiday. Newquay is an ideal place to base yourself for your Cornwall surf trip as it not only has the non surfing attraction if there are no waves but there are numerous surf shops to stock up on your equipment or to get that new board shaped.
Newquay plays host to the Boardmasters Festival, a yearly surf and music event well worth a visit if you are in the area.
One word of caution - Newquay has the worlds biggest seagulls, don't leave your small children unattended.
Newquay really is the surf capital of the British Isles. It is also a popular spot with holiday makers in general and is absolutely heaving on a bank holiday. Newquay is an ideal place to base yourself for your Cornwall surf trip as it not only has the non surfing attraction if there are no waves but there are numerous surf shops to stock up on your equipment or to get that new board shaped.
Newquay plays host to the Boardmasters Festival, a yearly surf and music event well worth a visit if you are in the area.
One word of caution - Newquay has the worlds biggest seagulls, don't leave your small children unattended.
Newquay Surfing Info and Details
There are a number of town beaches that can provide good waves throughout the year. Swells are best from late autumn through the winter.
There are waves here for everyone, from the average beach breaks in the town, the quality waves of Fistral or the monster waves of the Cribbar. Go surf in Newquay!
There are waves here for everyone, from the average beach breaks in the town, the quality waves of Fistral or the monster waves of the Cribbar. Go surf in Newquay!
Surf Equipment Required for the Waves in Newquay
Shortie wetsuit for the summer, 4/3 for autumn and a good 5/3 if you are surfing all year round. There are waves here from 1ft to 20ft so bring your quiver if you are planning on surfing them all.
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