Fistral Beach is one of the top UK beaches and probably the most well known.

Cornish Translation: Porth an Vystel, meaning ‘cove of the foul water’.

• Dogs allowed year-round
• Pay and Display nearby at Fistral Beach (200 spaces). 20 minutes free parking. For parking information click here.
• Lifeguards: Daily from May – September including Easter weekend. Voluntary Lifeguards during winter weekends.
• Various restaurants and cafe’s
• Surf Equipment hire and lessons.
• Shower & Toilet facilities.
• Fistral Beach is a European Designated beach for European Water Quality Standards.
• Live Music & Events
• Disabled Access

Fistral Beach Newquay

Fistral, perhaps the UK’s most famous beach, is split between North and South Fistral. Fistral Beach is west-facing, exposing it to Atlantic swells, ensuring consistent waves suitable for surfing. The Cribbar, at the north end of the beach, causes waves to break when the swell is high. It is considered to be Cornwall’s “big wave” location with wave faces as high as 40 feet (12m).The UK’s most famous surfing location, Fistral Beach hosts many national and international surfing competitions which draw thousands of visitors to the beach.

Make sure to check our surf report to see the latest tidal information.

Check what events are taking place on Fistral this year on our What’s On Calendar.

Say the word Fistral to any avid surfer and you can guarantee their eyes will widen in awe. As one of the world’s top surfing destinations, backed by high cliffs and sand dunes, Fistral is the playground for hundreds of enthusiasts who flock to the beach to get a fix of the big waves. All the big UK surf competitions take place here including the Famous Night Surf, Board masters Surf Championships, National Surf Championships, the Groms plus many more… so if you’re a gung-ho pro or a just a timid beginner, this is the ideal place for you to show off or take your first tentative dip in the ocean.

Overlooked by the imposing grandeur of the Headland Hotel, the beach is bookended by two headlands that funnel in powerful, hollow waves which regularly reach heights of between 6 and 8 feet. Onshore there are plenty of opportunities to book surf lessons or hire gear, and a complex of cafes, takeaways and shops is located on the beach. Or you can just lie on the beach and watch the action from afar! Lifeguard cover on Fistral Beach from the 30th March – 28th October. Lifeguard cover on South Fistral Beach from the 7th of July until the 30th of September (2018). Sand chairs are available from Fistral Surf Hire Shop. Telephone: 01637850584S and chairs are provided by Cornwall Mobility in partnership with Disability Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.

Fistral Beach Hotel and more

There are plenty of Hotels near to Fistral Beach, here is a selection to help you choose one that you may like.

Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa  – Fistral Beach Esplanade Road, Newquay TR7 1PT, England

0.6 miles from Fistral Beach

Carnmarth Hotel  – Fistral Beach Esplanade Road, Newquay TR7 1PT, England

0.6 miles from Fistral Beach

The Atlantic Hotel  – Dane Road, Newquay TR7 1EN, England

0.4 miles from Fistral Beach

Key West Hotel – 117 Key West | Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 1QR, England

0.4 miles from Fistral Beach

The Esplanade Hotel – Fistral Beach Esplanade Road, Newquay TR7 1PS, England

0.5 miles from Fistral Beach

Ravensbury Hotel – 61 Pentire Avenue, Newquay TR7 1PD, England

0.6 miles from Fistral Beach

Hotel California – 32 Pentire Crescent, Newquay TR7 1PU, England

0.6 miles from Fistral Beach

Hotel Sunnyside Newquay – 5-7 The Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DT, England

0.7 miles from Fistral Beach

Beaconsfield Hotel – The Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DT, England

0.7 miles from Fistral Beach

OYO Minerva Guesthouse – 2-3 The Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DT, England

0.7 miles from Fistral Beach

The Pentire Hotel – 60 Pentire Avenue, Newquay TR7 1NU, England

0.7 miles from Fistral Beach

Priory Lodge Hotel – 30 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BN, England

0.8 miles from Fistral Beach

White House Hotel Newquay – 33 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BH, England

0.8 miles from Fistral Beach

The Sutherland Hotel – 29 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BH, England

0.8 miles from Fistral Beach

Legacy Hotel Victoria Newquay – East Street, Newquay TR7 1DB, England

0.9 miles from Fistral Beach

Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa

In a hillside setting with sweeping views over Fistral Bay, this relaxed hotel and spa is 10 minutes’ walk from Fistral Beach, a mile from the A392 and 2 miles from central Newquay.
Airy, modern rooms contain light wood furnishings and designer beds. All come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some have sea views, with select rooms adding private balconies. Suites have chic living areas, gaming consoles and whirlpool baths.
Guests have free use of the spa’s pool and fitness centre, while treatments are offered for a fee. A sleek restaurant overlooks the beach, plus there’s a lounge bar

Fistral Beach Webcam

To get all the latest information and surf reports and forecasts for North Fistral Beach please click the following link , here you will see real time live cam https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/north-fistral-beach/584204214e65fad6a7709cec

Fistral Beach Bar              

Situated on the shoreline of Newquay’s famous Fistral Beach, it’s a place that gives you balance in life. Relax and unwind on our extensive decked area, with uninterrupted views of the stunning North Cornwall coastline. Or be active: catch some waves on one of the UK’s most iconic surfing beaches, go rock-pooling or enjoy a walk along the sand. Most importantly, it’s about you having a good time. Everyone is welcome all year round, including well-behaved dogs!

Fistral Beach Surf Report

Fistral-North in North Cornwall is a fairly exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the southeast with some shelter here from southwest winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and wind swells and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. The beach break offers mainly left-hand waves. Best around low tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.

You can catch all the latest tidal/surf information right here:- https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Fistral_North

Towan Beach Information and webcam link

Towan Beach is the centre of our world; it’s our home, our playground and where Newquay is at its absolute best. It’s got the looks to send you starry-eyed and the sense for adventure to get your blood pumping. Get ready to fall in love with the best beach in Newquay.          

Location matters and Towan Beach hits the spot on so many levels. It’s right in the heart of Newquay so you can be browsing the shops one minute and feeling the sand between your toes the next, it’s within striking distance of the town’s car parks and its gloriously easy access. Yes, it’s at the bottom of a sloping hill but wheelchairs and buggies love it and being nestled between the harbour and Great Western Beach, it is lovely and sheltered. Some mistakenly call it Town Beach and thanks to its awesome central location, it’s easy to understand why.  If you want a live view of the beach, why not take a look at our webcam :- https://newquayactivitycentre.co.uk/towan-beach-newquay-webcam/

The flat, packed sands of Towan beach are the best for beach games or a dog walk in the sun. Golden, sandy, clear blue waters; Towan has got all that you could ask for in a beach and more. It’s the only beach in the area with hard, flat sand so is great for walking on and is in poll position when it comes to conditions for group activities. Families are attracted by its safe bathing waters which are protected by RNLI lifeguards –  May to October. They come armed with buckets, spades and fishing nets, while everyone from adrenaline seekers to those looking for a quiet sanctuary can find a patch of the beach to suit their mood. And it’s a pretty exciting place to be if you’ve got a wet nose and waggy tail, for Towan beach is dog-friendly year round – perfect for a game of fetch! There’s also three caves to explore, a tunnel over by the harbour wall and rock pools aplenty. Plus, if you visit at low tide you’ll experience Towan as it connects to the neighbouring beaches of Great Western and Tolcarne to become one huge sandy expanse.