Watergate Bay Beach
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.
For surfers, Watergate Bay is a good beach for all experience levels including novices with a mid-high tide sandy beach break (left and right). SE wind direction is generally considered the best surf conditions.
Good kitesurfing location due to the large beach and very good kite surfing learning spot due to the shallow large beach. Note that kitesurfing is not allowed between lifeguard flags during the peak season.
The beach has local shops, a car park, cafe, toilets, surf school & hire, toilets and seasonal lifeguard (May – end of September). If you want to head into Newquay this is a good 45 minute to an hour walk.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 14 beaches around Newquay, 216 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
- Good: generally good water quality
- Sufficient: meets minimum standards
- Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
Watergate Bay Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Newquay, Cornwall
Expect a temp in the range 9.4℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 10.5 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 4.4℃ to 6.1℃ with wind speed 11.4 m/sec (NNW)
Expect a temp in the range 4.7℃ to 6.1℃ with wind speed 9.3 m/sec (N)
Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 6.8℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (NNE)
Expect a temp in the range 9℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 8.5 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 7.3℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 10.6 m/sec (NNW)
Newquay weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Watergate Bay Beach tide times.
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