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Watergate Bay

(Watergate Beach)

Cornwall, England


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Watergate Bay is a long privately owned North West facing beach, about 3 miles from Newquay.

Large open bay at bottom of steep cliffs, frequently picking up Atlantic swells and therefore highly popular with surfers.

Watergate Bay is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Saturday 21 December

Today
Chance of rain 82%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 29mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 58%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 34mph

The tide at Watergate Bay 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  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Watergate Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Westcountry Surf School (1.2 miles)
Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre (1.4 miles)
Kingsurf Surf School (1.5 miles)
The Scarlet Spa (1.7 miles)
Bare Feet Coasteer (2 miles)
Vertical Descents Cornwall (2.8 miles)
Newquay Water Sports Centre (2.8 miles)
Bodyboard-Holidays (2.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Tregurrian

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SW840650

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Newquay

Nearest postcode: TR8 4AA

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