Cornwall’s top 5 surfing hot spots
Cornwall is popular for its long sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and rad surf spots! Famed for consistent waves with powerful Atlantic swells, it’s a fantastic place for beginners and newcomers to the sport.
If you’re keen to catch waves in Kernow, we’ve rounded up 5 top spots to hit with your board:
Fistral beach, Newquay
Perhaps the most popular beach for surfers in the whole of the UK, Fistral beach is a Mecca for the sport. Hosting major competitions like Boardmasters, it’s perfect for beginners to pros.
Wave type: consistent beach break
Ability levels: all
Why you’ll love it:
- Plenty of board hire and surf school companies
- Home to the Cribbar, one of the UK’s biggest wave formations
- Consistent conditions all year round
Stay at Perran View, our nearest holiday park.
Lusty Glaze, Newquay
A spot for the more experienced surfers, waves can be fast and hollow. The beach is surrounded by cliffs, sheltering it from the wind, making it the perfect spot when conditions are too strong elsewhere.
Wave type: beach break with great West or Northwest swell directions
Ability levels: intermediate and above
Why you’ll love it:
- Quieter than Fistral
- Scenic views with dramatic clifftops
- Sheltered from the wind
Stay at Perran View, our nearest holiday park.
Perranporth Beach, Perranporth
A hugely popular beach with visitors and surfers alike, Perranporth is well-known for its long stretches of sand and fast-breaking waves. Ideal for all ability levels, beginners can try out the smaller waves on calmer days, whilst experienced surfers will enjoy the more powerful peaks.
Wave type: beach break
Ability levels: all
Why you’ll love it:
- A long beach which offers plenty of space, so doesn’t feel crowded
- Plenty of surf schools and rental shops
- Ideal for intermediate surfers looking to improve their skills
Stay at Perran View, our nearest holiday park.
Watergate Bay, near Newquay
This is a popular beach with beginner and intermediate surfers due to the more forgiving waves here. With two miles of golden sand it offers plenty of space to spread out and avoid the crowds.
Wave type: beach break
Ability levels: beginner to intermediate
Why you’ll love it:
- Perfect beach for learners
- Plenty of surf schools and hire shops
- Lots of local facilities
Stay at Perran View, our nearest holiday park.
Gwithian Beach, near Hayle
Known for its long, peeling waves it’s the ideal spot for those with a longboard. The slow breaks are perfect for practising turns and cross-stepping.
Wave type: beach break
Ability levels: beginners to advanced suffers and longboarders
Why you’ll love it:
- Consistent surf throughout the year
- Ideal for long rides
- Beautiful setting with rugged cliffs and sandy dunes
Stay at Tolroy Manor, our nearest holiday park.
All you need to do now is choose where you will start your surfing adventure!
