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The beach is fully tidal and completely covered at high tide. It is popular with surfers who want to avoid the heavy swells at Fistral beach. It is quieter than the neighbouring Towan beach.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Max temp. | 13°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Min temp. | 7°C |
| (feels like | 1°C) |
| Wind 31mph |  |
The tide at Newquay Great Western Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:32 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:25 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
11.7°C
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Car parking available at the rail station and at Albany pay and display car parks 250m from the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
Daily - 21st May - 25th September
Excellent water quality
Rock Lobster
From £3128.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
The Old Sweet Shop
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Pippin
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Romantic Cornwall Cottage
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8 Harlyn Mews
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Luxury Cornwall Cottage
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Bodyboard-Holidays (0.3 miles)
Newquay Activity Centre (0.3 miles)
The Escape Surf School (0.4 miles)
Newquay Water Sports Centre (0.4 miles)
Vertical Descents Cornwall (0.4 miles)
Blue Wings Surf School (0.7 miles)
Bare Feet Coasteer (0.8 miles)
Fistral Beach Surf School (0.8 miles)
Quiksilver Surf School Newquay (1.2 miles)
Kahuna (190 yards)
Bunters (240 yards)
Gusto Grill & Roast (320 yards)
Harbour Rest Cafe (320 yards)
Cafe Cloud (350 yards)
Bush Pepper (360 yards)
Harbour Fish and Grill (400 yards)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
Location: Newquay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SW814619
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Newquay
Nearest postcode: TR7 1SW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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