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Newquay's Fistral Beach is a popular destination for surfers and families alike, offering a long sandy beach with excellent water quality and a range of facilities.
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 | 4% |
| Max temp. | 20°C |
| (feels like | 19°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
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| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Min temp. | 16°C |
| (feels like | 15°C) |
| Wind 2mph |  |
The tide at Newquay Fistral Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:21 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:24 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
17.1°C
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
Excellent water quality
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Fistral Beach Surf School (0.1 miles)
Quiksilver Surf School Newquay (0.4 miles)
Blue Wings Surf School (0.4 miles)
Vertical Descents Cornwall (0.6 miles)
Newquay Water Sports Centre (0.6 miles)
The Escape Surf School (0.6 miles)
Newquay Activity Centre (0.7 miles)
Bodyboard-Holidays (0.7 miles)
Big Green Surf School (0.9 miles)
Bare Feet Coasteer (1.8 miles)
Harbour Fish and Grill (400 yards)
Cafe Cloud (350 yards)
Harbour Rest Cafe (320 yards)
Bush Pepper (360 yards)
Gusto Grill & Roast (320 yards)
Bunters (240 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
Location: Pentire, Newquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW798621
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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