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

5.3FT8s
WNW283º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

15KTSWSW

24kts gusts, Onshore

Model Forecast
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Tide

11.7FT

Temperature

57°F

spotName Wind & Weather
58ºF

4/3mm wetsuit

Jamie Bateman

North Cornwall Forecast

Jamie Bateman •

Today

Sheltered breaks will offer something for the floatier boards

Afternoon Outlook: sheltered beaches the best bet for a cleaner wave this afternoon/evening. Not perfect but Ok waves for the floatier boards tucked in out of the wind. WSW wind and junky conditions at the more exposed breaks, similar surf for the remainder of today.

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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