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newquay bay sunset.jpg Newquay is situated on the north coast of Cornwall and is set against the mighty Atlantic Ocean which is a surfers paradise.  Newquay is known as the surf capital of the UK and the club capital of Cornwall.

Numerous pubs, theme bars, restaurants & night clubs,Newquay has got everything covered! and the we come to the evening which in Newquay are reserved for partying. Enjoy Newquay’s amazing night life to the full. Sailors, Berties, Tall Trees, The Chy, The Koola, The Beach, Barracuda, Help, Central, Red Square are just some of Newquays many night clubs and bars. So whatever music genre your into you'll be sure to find a great venue for your night

 

 

Newquay surfing Beaches:

Surfer in Fristral BaySouth Fistral beach


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 of the rocks when surf is big - beginners stay well clear! S to SE wind is offshore. Crowded in summer.

 

North Fistral


With the  big swells are coming in, North Fistral works at all tides. Some of the best waves are produced at low tide when barrels and excellent peaks remind us all why this is UK's premier surfing spot. North Fistral is mainly a right hander. Beware of the Lefts which carry some hazard at high tide as they could take you on to submerged rocks and currents. North Fistral is good for beginners.

 

Little Fistral


This is a small bay only visible at low tide which is only time it is surfed. Waves break in both directions depending on sand bars. Watch for incoming tide as it can cut you off from the rest of the world and only way out is rock climbing! Not recommended for beginners.

 

Newquay coastlineNewquay Bay

Four beaches - Towan, Great Western, Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze make up Newquay Bay which forms one single mile long stretch of sand at low tide. All four beaches offer great waves depending on wind, swell and sandbanks.

Crantock

With a fairly good beach break, Crantock is sheltered from SW and NW winds. With the River Gannel flowing out at the northern end this can result in a build of good sand bars.  Agood quality right-hander can be found here at low tide sheltered from NW wind. When the swell is bigger, Crantocks southern end produces a good left-hander sheltered from S and SW wind which is best from low to mid-tide.

 

 

Watergate Bay

 

Watergate Bay at low tide turns into two mile heaven of long stretch of sandy beach break. Watergate Bay  will always  pick the waves up if there are any waves around and increase your enjoyment. Watergate Bay works at all tide stages but proves very popular when at high tide as it is one of only few beaches that gets really good at high tide. SE wind is best. Watergate Bay is a favourite with Newquay locals during the summer when they seek to escape crowds. This Bay is really good for beginners but you will have to watch out for incoming tides as you risk being cut off.

 

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