The English Surf School (ESF) Newquay is sponsored by Rip-Curl and offers a wide range of lesson choices to suit every skill level and budget.
The school is part of the Newquay Activity Centre located between Newquay’s Fistral beach and Towan beach.
Our weather forecast for Newquay in Cornwall
Today (Friday, Jan 15)

Expect a temperature in the range 8.4℃ to 9℃ with a wind speed 6 m/sec (S)
Saturday, Jan 16

Expect a temperature in the range 8.8℃ to 10.8℃ with a wind speed 7.9 m/sec (S)
Sunday, Jan 17

Expect a temperature in the range 7.5℃ to 8.1℃ with a wind speed 6.8 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Jan 18

Expect a temperature in the range 5.5℃ to 6.8℃ with a wind speed 3.3 m/sec (S)
Tuesday, Jan 19

Expect a temperature in the range 10.5℃ to 10.9℃ with a wind speed 9.6 m/sec (WSW)
Wednesday, Jan 20

Expect a temperature in the range 8.6℃ to 10.8℃ with a wind speed 12.5 m/sec (SW)
Thursday, Jan 21

Expect a temperature in the range 6℃ to 6.7℃ with a wind speed 6.7 m/sec (W)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
We only list tides for our beach listings.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Porth Joke is a great north-west facing narrow cove with a sandy beach, rock pools and caves. Often less busy than other local beaches but partly due to no facilities. Porth Joke is a hidden gem, tucked away between Crantock and Holywell Bay on the North Cornish coast near the popular town of Newquay. It’s name is derived from the
Read more…Crantock beach has sand dunes backing a wide sandy beach with easy access. You have the tidal river Gannel entering the sea at the northern end of the beach, so beware of currents and rips. For surfers you have a consistent river break by the river Gannel. Also, with big Atlantic swells the southern end can have a good left
Read more…At Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps Beach the coast is steep cliffs and rock scattered sandy beaches. Starting at Carnewas Point the beach winds around the craggy rocks for approximately 1 mile. Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps has spectacular coastal erosion that has worn back the cliff face leaving huge outcrops of volcanic rock scattered along the length of the beach. These towering rocks are surrounded
Read more…Beacon Cove is a sandy beach that disappears at high tide. The beach is backed by high cliffs and sits between the main beaches at Watergate Bay to the South and Mawgan Porth to the North. Getting down the steep slopes is a challenge and the nearest facilities are at Mawgan Porth. We have no dog information for Beacon Cove beach.
Read more…Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay is a privately owned beach, this gorgeous cove nestles on the edge of the stunning north coast of Cornwall. Lusty Glaze beach is a great family beach, has a name derived from the Cornish for ‘A place to view blue boats’. Lusty Glaze is a privately owned horseshoe shaped cove, naturally sheltered by high cliffs,
Read more…Newquay’s Great Western beach is a popular family beach, comprising of several west facing sandy coves, backed by towering cliffs, sheltering it and providing early morning natural shade. The beach is popular with both families and surfers and despite its close proximity to Newquay town centre, is quieter than some of the other Newquay beaches. It is also possible to
Read more…Whipsiderry beach, sandy sheltered cove situated to the North of Porth beach this is one of the hidden beaches of Newquay. Due to limited parking it never gets busy even in the high season. At high tide no beach and be careful you don’t get cut off as the tide rises. On the outskirts of Newquay with a 30 minute walk
Read more…Watergate Bay in Newquay has a two mile stretch of sandy beach at low tide. An action packed beach with excellent facilities and beachside restaurants including Jamie Oliver inspired FIFTEEN Cornwall and The Beach Hut. For surfers, Watergate Bay is a good beach for all experience levels including novices with a mid-high tide sandy beach break (left and rights). SE
Read more…Porth beach is a sandy family beach with rock pools and backed by cliffs. At low tide you have a great expanse of sand but this does mean it can be a good walk to the sea. As one of the most exposed beaches within the Newquay area this beach has a good swell with a break that varies depending
Read more…Trerice House, an Elizabethan manor house built in 1570s. The house is well preserved with fine interiors whilst the garden includes orchards. Managed by the National Trust and the Barn restaurant offers morning coffee, freshly made lunches, a delicious selection of cakes.
Read more…Mawgan Porth beach is a wide sandy beach with sand even at high tide. Less crowded than its Newquay neighbours and more accessible than Bedruthan Steps. As the beach has golden sands and less busy than its neighbours it is ideal for families and surfing beginners. Toilets, parking, cafe and shops are close to the beach with lifeguards during the
Read more…Towan beach is a good sized sheltered sandy beach adjacent to the quay with rocks to explore. The beach is the closest to the town centre and is often referred to as “Town Beach”. The proximity to the town and the level access, makes it very busy during the summer. The beach has a small, sea filled swimming pool for
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