Watergate Bay Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR TO FAIR

Surf Height

3-4FT+

Waist to shoulder

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

5.2FT8s
WNW287º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

11KTSNNE

11kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
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Tide

7.0FT

Temperature

62°F

spotName Wind & Weather
60ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

Jamie Bateman

North Cornwall Forecast

Jamie Bateman •

Today

A later session the best bet today, onshore wind will be easing

Dawn-to-Midday: onshore W/WNW wind at first light and conditions aren't at all appealing. If you're keen to get in this morning the wind will ease and switch NW/NNW towards lunchtime. Expect bumpy 3-5ft surf.

Afternoon Outlook: easing onshore wind this afternoon/evening so conditions will improve a little. A late session the best bet as the wind will ease right down. Not perfect surf but high-tide spots will have something for an after work paddle.

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Watergate Bay Surf Guide

A consistent beachbreak to the north of Newquay, this is a popular contest venue and, dependent on the banks, a two-mile stretch of sand that can churn out punchy lefts and rights along its length. This spot was traditionally seen as a less crowded alternative to Fistral with a less competitive vibe, but it has become increasingly busy in recent years. While the middle of the beach gets packed due to its proximity to the access, a short walk north or south usually yields a quieter peak. Works th... Read more