Watergate Bay Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
1-2FT
Knee to thigh
Swell
Wind
7KTSWSW
9kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
65°F
2mm wetsuit
North Cornwall Forecast
Jamie Bateman •Today
Very small surf fun to learn on
Dawn-to-Midday: 1-2ft surf and light onshore breeze this morning and it will be a decent morning for novices/surf lessons. The best banks will have something for the floatiest boards as the tide drops back towards lunchtime but don't expect much.
Afternoon Outlook: swell energy holds this afternoon/evening and will be warming up into a decent beach day. Fun little waves to learn on but you could be tempted in on the log in the sunshine.
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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