Watergate Bay Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
5-7FT
Head to 2ft overhead
Swell
Wind
8KTSWSW
9kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
64°F
3/2mm wetsuit
North Cornwall Forecast
Jamie Bateman •Today
Fairly robust summer swell, onshore breeze
Dawn-to-Midday: head/head-high+ surf at the best exposed breaks at first light and that's how it will remain through the morning hours. Onshore wind a little stronger than you'd like for an early start but there's surf if want the size - smaller, more manageable waves at sheltered spots.
Afternoon Outlook: swell energy fades a little into this afternoon/evening but there will still be plenty of it. Onshore breeze will ease a touch if anything so conditions will be decent enough. Worth a go.
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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