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Constantine

Fast and barreling left and right handers in the middle of the bay at high tide. Left running waves on the reef at the southern end of the bay. North end of the beach provides right point epic waves on a rocky reef, only for experienced surfers.

Carpark and toilets on the southern end of...

Treyarnon

Great left-hander waves on the reef for the advance surfer at low tide. Beginners can find good waves at higher tides in the middle of the beach.

Parking at the...

Cribbar

When all elements work perfectly together in big swell, Cribbar comes alive. Heavy, big wave spot. Strong currents, dangerous rocks, steep drops, long hold-downs and big wipe outs. Extremely dangerous when inexperienced and physically incompetent. Big wave surfers only.

Carpark and...

Little Fistral

Left and right fast and hollow waves. Works best at a lower tide and is protected from northerly winds, beware of the rocks when the tide is rising. Home of Newquay’s best surfers and top pro’s.

Carpark and toilets at Little Fistral.

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Tolcarne

Tolcarne Wedge is famous for the punchy, left hand wedge at high tide and popular with bodyboarders. Tolcarne beach break is ideal for beginners and holidaymakers.

Accommodation, toilets, dining on the...

Towan

A harbour surfspot in the middle of Newquay town. Protected beach break that needs a big swell to wrap around the headland. Good option when all other beaches are blown out. It joins together at low tide with Great Western and Tolcarne. Great spot to...

South Fistral

Consistent beach with good, long left handers off the rocks. Protected from SW winds. On  high tide and big swell, you will be able to jump of the rocks. Beware of rocks on the sandy beach.

Carpark and toilets available.

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Penhale

Long exposed beach break that works best mid to high tide. There are several peaks to find on the beach, but can still be crowded.

There is parking in the dunes, passed by the camping site. All facilities can be find in...

Droskyn

Left hander that pushes more on the lower tide and backwashes on high tide. It can provide good, hollow waves. Beware of rips near the river mouth.

Plenty of car park and facilities in town near the...

Chapel Porth

The beach picks up a lot swell and only works at low and mid tide. Very good quality, fast and hollow waves. Can be very crowded. Not the best place to learn to surf.

There is a small paid parking near the beach. For more facilities go to Porthtowan or St....

Porthtowan

Consistently beach break, that provides punchy, powerful peaks. It handles big swell with  heavy, barrelling waves on the good days. Beware of the rocks when tide rises.

All facilities available near the...

Portreath Wall

Heavy, dangerous right hander thats breaks over reef. Works best at high tide. Popular spot for bodyboarders.

Car park near the beach. Other facilities are available in...

Godrevy

Shifting beach breaks that offers long, mellow rides on the higher tide, but can get punchier on the lower tide. Beware of rips around the Red River.

Car park available at the National Trust car...

Porthmeor

Punchy, powerful waves. North facing beach break that holds in bigger swell.

Driving in St. Ives is not always convenience. There are a few paying car parks situated nearby the...

St. Ives Harbour Wall

Good left hander that only works in big swell. It is a good option to check when the rest of West Cornwall is massive and blown out.

Closest paid car park is named ‘The Island Car Park’. All other facilities you can find in...