Great Western Beach Info | Cornwall Coast

Newquay’s Great Western Beach is a popular family beach comprising several west-facing sandy coves backed by towering cliffs, sheltering it and providing early morning natural shade.

The beach is popular with families and surfers and, despite its close proximity to Newquay town centre, is quieter than some other Newquay beaches. It is also possible to walk to neighbouring beaches at low tide.

Great Western is dog-friendly, although you need to be careful of crossing to neighbouring beaches as some have restrictions, and you should check.

There is good disabled access and a private lift which descends through the cliffs from the Great Western Hotel.

The beach caters for all levels of surfing ability but is particularly good for beginners as it is slightly more sheltered than other Newquay surfing beaches.

Toilets, cafes, showers, deck chair and windbreak rental, surfboard hire, surf schools and seasonal lifeguard cover. Parking is in Newquay Town centre, some 5-10min walk away.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Newquay Destination page or our regional Cornwall Destination page.

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Great Western Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.7℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (N)

Saturday, Apr 20

Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (NNE)

Sunday, Apr 21

Expect a temp in the range 6.7℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (NE)

Monday, Apr 22

Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 6.6℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (E)

Tuesday, Apr 23
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 10.5℃ with wind speed 6.6 m/sec (NNW)

Wednesday, Apr 24

Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (N)

Thursday, Apr 25
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (W)

Our Newquay weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Great Western Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Great Western Beach is at NEWQUAY 0.35 km (0.22 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Great Western Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Fri 19 Apr
   High Tide at 02:18 (Height 5.46m)
   Low Tide at 08:54 (Height 1.96m)
   High Tide at 14:47 (Height 5.49m)
   Low Tide at 21:07 (Height 1.93m)

Sat 20 Apr
   High Tide at 03:03 (Height 5.83m)
   Low Tide at 09:34 (Height 1.57m)
   High Tide at 15:26 (Height 5.86m)
   Low Tide at 21:44 (Height 1.54m)

Sun 21 Apr
   High Tide at 03:40 (Height 6.13m)
   Low Tide at 10:07 (Height 1.27m)
   High Tide at 16:00 (Height 6.15m)
   Low Tide at 22:18 (Height 1.24m)

Mon 22 Apr
   High Tide at 04:13 (Height 6.35m)
   Low Tide at 10:38 (Height 1.05m)
   High Tide at 16:30 (Height 6.37m)
   Low Tide at 22:48 (Height 1.02m)

Tue 23 Apr
   High Tide at 04:43 (Height 6.49m)
   Low Tide at 11:08 (Height 0.92m)
   High Tide at 17:00 (Height 6.52m)
   Low Tide at 23:18 (Height 0.89m)

Wed 24 Apr
   High Tide at 05:14 (Height 6.57m)
   Low Tide at 11:35 (Height 0.87m)
   High Tide at 17:29 (Height 6.60m)
   Low Tide at 23:47 (Height 0.85m)

Thu 25 Apr
   High Tide at 05:43 (Height 6.59m)
   Low Tide at 12:04 (Height 0.89m)
   High Tide at 17:59 (Height 6.62m)

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Great Western Beach

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