Watergate bay beach

The beach is situated in the north of Cornwall, close to Newquay city. This large beach area (around 3 km) is covered with golden sand, and located in the large open bay. The beach and water are very clean; the beach has the Blue Flag status. There are ebbs and flows on Watergate Bay, together with frequent winds and waves.

The beach has all conditions for active and relaxed recreation. the Academy of Extreme Arts is situated here where you can learn surfing, kitesurfing, canoeing, and many other active water sports. You can also rent sports equipment.

Two parking lots are located near the beach. Water closets work on the beach. You can rent sling chairs in the neighboring hotels. Rescuers service is on duty on the beach (from middle May to late September). Cafes, restaurants, a beach store and several hotels are located on the beach.

When is it better to go

The swimming season in the UK officially begins on May 5 and ends on September 30, but it is better to travel on British beaches in late June, when the air temperature warms up to + 25 °C. The water in the Kingdom's water area is always cold for swimming – around + 17 °C, and at best it is not higher than + 22 °C in the warmest places of the Gulf Stream flowing. Even when abnormal heat comes to the country, the seas around the islands remain cold. In September, the weather may break up, despite the calendar off-peak season.