Is North or South Cornwall better for surfing?

South Cornwall is less well known for its surfing conditions than the more exposed North coast. However, on its day it can produce some of the best waves in the UK. Surfing the south coast requires completely different weather conditions than those that light up the famous surfing beaches of North Cornwall.



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South coast: The South coast of Cornwall is known for its calmer waters, sheltered coves, and sandy beaches. The landscape is more gentle, with rolling hills and picturesque fishing villages such as Fowey and Mevagissey. The South coast is popular with families and those looking for a more relaxed beach holiday.

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Newquay is the surf capital of Great Britain with Fistral and Towan beaches being some of the best surfing beaches you'll find in Cornwall. This is also the best place for beginners to take surf lessons in Cornwall as there are lots of great surf schools close by.

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St Ives Bay (Cornish: Roda Ia, meaning Ia's anchorage) is a bay on the Atlantic coast of north-west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

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Winter brings massive almost continuous swells from the North Atlantic, whilst spring and summer has smaller waves but much much better weather. The best times though can be split into two. September and October benefit from the water being still warm, and some early winter swells.

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About North Cornwall Home to designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Cornwall claims the county's only moorland, ancient woodland, rocky gorges, tranquil rivers, enormous beaches and giant sea stacks pounded by creamy breakers.

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The warmest places to swim in Cornwall are Fowey, Gorran Haven and Polkerris - all recording 17.2C sea temperatures. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the UK has seen some of the most intense marine heat increases on Earth, reports.

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In Cornwall, you will find countless sandy beaches by popular seaside resorts and some of the best surfing spots in the country, however, in Devon there are arguably more fascinating beaches backed by fossil-rich cliffs and breathtakingly beautiful moorland.

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Fistral Beach, Newquay For many, it's not just the best beach to surf in Cornwall but the best in the UK – so you can expect it to be fairly busy. In the winter months, the Atlantic swells can get pretty big. Check out the Cribbar for one of the best big wave spots in the country.

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The water temperature in Cornwall can reach up to 18-20°C, so a 3/2mm wetsuit will prevent you melting.

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Cornwall Top 10 surfing beaches
  • Fistral Beach, Newquay. Perhaps the best known surfing beach in the UK, and consequently in summer perhaps the most crowded! ...
  • Gwithian Beach, near Hayle. ...
  • Perranporth Beach, Perranporth. ...
  • Polzeath Beach, Padstow. ...
  • Porthmeor Beach, St Ives. ...
  • Porthtowan Beach. ...
  • Praa Sands Beach, Helston. ...
  • Sennen Beach.


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Often these beaches are too exposed to the swell and high winds hailing form the West. Newquay's popular bay is sheltered from these winds and can often produce fun, surfable waves when many other beaches in the area offer no protection.

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Truro is the only city in Cornwall Despite having a population of 568,210 and an area of 3,563 km2 (1,376 sq mi), Cornwall only has only one city, Truro, which is famous for its ancient cobbled streets and Gothic and Georgian architecture.

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