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Watergate Bay is situated on the north coast of Cornwall, about three miles from Newquay. The beach is a large, open bay located at the bottom of steep cliffs, facing north-west. It is approximately one kilometre wide and is backed by steep cliffs. A stream disperses over the sand at the beach.
The beach is a two-mile stretch of golden sand looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. It is a rural sandy beach that frequently picks up Atlantic swells, making it highly popular with surfers and kite-surfers. There are several points of access to the beach along the cliffs, but the easiest access is from the valley, where facilities such as the Watergate Hotel, restaurants, and local amenities are located. The beach is also home to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant.
It is worth noting that much of the beach disappears at high tide. Despite this, the beach still tends to get reasonably busy, particularly around the main car park in front of the Watergate Hotel.
Watergate Bay is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Bay Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 28mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 56% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Watergate Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:22 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:16 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There are two car parks near the beach.
Dogs are allowed
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Easter Bank Holiday - 25th - 28th March
Oct half term - 22nd - 30th October
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
Location: Tregurrian
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SW840650
Coordinates: 50°26'42"N 5°2'36"W
Mapcode: GBR ZF.K4C8
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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: TR8 4AA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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