Watergate Bay Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR

Surf Height

1-2FT

Knee to thigh

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

1.8FT9s
WNW283º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

9KTSNNE

9kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
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Tide

13.3FT

Temperature

66°F

spotName Wind & Weather
65ºF

2mm wetsuit

Jamie Bateman

North Cornwall Forecast

Jamie Bateman •

Today

1-2ft surf with a light onshore breeze this afternoon

Afternoon Outlook: 1-2ft surf Ok for the biggest boards this afternoon, a light N breeze as the day warms up but there are still very logable sets in the sun. Similar look for the remainder of the day, any breeze will ease back towards sundown.

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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