Watergate Bay - North Cornish Coast
Also known as Tregurrian
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At low tide the beach at Watergate Bay becomes a vast expanse of unbroken golden sand backed by high cliffs. Watergate can be considered the first of a succession of fabulous beaches leading to (and through) Newquay. The bonus is with it’s size and distance from the town (2 miles) you can still find a quiet piece of sand to yourself.
The beach is set between the cliffs Trevlegue Head to the south and Stem Point in the north and the coast path here is well worth exploring. The neighbouring beaches of Porth and Mawgan Porth appear positively diminutive compared the stretch of Sand at Watergate Bay.
As with all the beaches in Newquay Bay, Watergate provides some good waves. Combined with it’s size and location this has made it very popular with local surf schools and perhaps best known the Extreme Academy.
The Extreme Academy offers a range of “extreme sports” including surfing, kitesurfing and kite buggying.
In May this year celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, opened a Watergate Bay branch of his Fifteen Restaurant right on the beach. This will surely boost the beaches profile to an international level with what should be world class cuisine
directions: Watergate Bay is located on the coastal B3276 between Newquay to Padstow. Just follow the signs to Padsow or Newquay, depending on which direction you are going in and you'll find Watergate a couple of miles north of Newquay
Watergate Bay map: Drag the map with your mouse to navigate and use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out.
parking: There are 2 car parks towards the middle of the beach both of which charge
webcam: Watergate Bay surfcam
lifeguard service: Lifeguard cover is provided in the Summer months
Dogs: Dogs allowed
facilities: The facilities include a beach side cafe, restaurant, toilets and shop
Nearest town: Newquay