Watergate Bay Beach in Cornwall

Watergate Bay in Newquay has a two-mile stretch of sandy beach at low tide. An action-packed beach with excellent facilities, beachside restaurants and dogs are welcome at Watergate Bay all year round.

Watergate Bay is a good beach for surfers of 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.

It is a good kitesurfing location due to the large beach and a very good kitesurfing learning spot due to the shallow beach with lots of space. Note that kitesurfing is not allowed between lifeguard flags during the peak season.

The beach has local shops, a car park, a cafe, toilets, surf school & hire, toilets and a seasonal lifeguard. If you want to head into Newquay this is a good 45-minute to an hour walk.

Planning your visit to Watergate Bay Beach

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Watergate Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 11.3℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 11.5 m/sec (SSE)

Friday, Dec 08

Expect a temp in the range 9.3℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 11 m/sec (SW)

Saturday, Dec 09

Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 9.6 m/sec (SSW)

Sunday, Dec 10

Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 10.8 m/sec (W)

Monday, Dec 11

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.6℃ with wind speed 9.1 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Dec 12 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (SW)

Wednesday, Dec 13

Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 8.8℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (W)

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

Watergate Bay Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Watergate Bay Beach is at NEWQUAY 3.88 km (2.41 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 Watergate Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Thu 07 Dec
   High Tide at 00:19 (Height 5.21m)
   Low Tide at 06:43 (Height 2.78m)
   High Tide at 12:45 (Height 5.50m)
   Low Tide at 19:24 (Height 2.54m)

Fri 08 Dec
   High Tide at 01:22 (Height 5.43m)
   Low Tide at 07:43 (Height 2.54m)
   High Tide at 13:42 (Height 5.72m)
   Low Tide at 20:17 (Height 2.27m)

Sat 09 Dec
   High Tide at 02:12 (Height 5.74m)
   Low Tide at 08:33 (Height 2.23m)
   High Tide at 14:29 (Height 5.99m)
   Low Tide at 21:01 (Height 1.97m)

Sun 10 Dec
   High Tide at 02:55 (Height 6.08m)
   Low Tide at 09:18 (Height 1.91m)
   High Tide at 15:12 (Height 6.27m)
   Low Tide at 21:42 (Height 1.69m)

Mon 11 Dec
   High Tide at 03:35 (Height 6.40m)
   Low Tide at 10:00 (Height 1.62m)
   High Tide at 15:53 (Height 6.52m)
   Low Tide at 22:22 (Height 1.45m)

Tue 12 Dec
   High Tide at 04:14 (Height 6.68m)
   Low Tide at 10:40 (Height 1.38m)
   High Tide at 16:34 (Height 6.71m)
   Low Tide at 23:00 (Height 1.28m)

Wed 13 Dec
   High Tide at 04:55 (Height 6.88m)
   Low Tide at 11:20 (Height 1.20m)
   High Tide at 17:15 (Height 6.83m)
   Low Tide at 23:39 (Height 1.19m)

Planning your visit to Watergate Bay Beach

Watergate Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Watergate Bay Beach Tide Times

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