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Fistral Beach is located on the north coast of Cornwall, approximately half a mile west of Newquay. The beach is a sandy resort, approximately 950 metres wide, backed by high cliffs. It is commonly divided into two beaches - North Fistral and South Fistral, with a small bay to the north known as Little Fistral, which can only be reached at low tide.
Fistral Beach is considered to be the UK's leading surfing beach, offering some of the best surfing in the country. The beach is known for its big waves, particularly at The Cribbar, a reef at the northern end, where rideable waves can reach over 30 feet. The water quality is excellent, making it a popular destination for surfers and families.
Fistral Beach is very popular with families and day trippers, and offers numerous beach and seafront facilities, including a sandchair hire scheme. The beach is backed by the South West Coast Path and the Newquay Golf Club's scenic 18-hole course. There are RNLI lifeguards on duty full-time between April 2 and October 31.
The beach is a west-facing, long sandy beach, backed by steep sand dunes and overlooked by the iconic Headland Hotel. The beach offers stunning views and a range of activities, including surfing, sunbathing, and swimming.
Newquay Fistral Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 36% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Newquay Fistral Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:38 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:53 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Numerous car parks, charges apply.
Dogs welcome.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
Daily - 25th March - 30th October
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Pentire, Newquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW798621
Coordinates: 50°25'3"N 5°6'0"W
Mapcode: GBR ZB.YTQ0
What 3 Words: currently.lodge.other
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Newquay
Nearest postcode: TR7 1HY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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