Watergate Bay Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR

Surf Height

1-2FT

Knee to thigh

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

2.2FT5s
NNW338º
0.8FT10s
WNW286º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

13KTSN

14kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

6.7FT

Temperature

66°F

spotName Wind & Weather
63ºF

2mm wetsuit

Jamie Bateman

North Cornwall Forecast

Jamie Bateman •

Today

1ft wind-chop and N breeze this afternoon

Flat for most folks today. There's tiny knee-high surf for the groms/novices to play in this afternoon with a light onshore N wind as the day warms up. Similar look for the remainder of today.

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Watergate Bay Surf Guide

A consistent beachbreak to the north of Newquay, this is a popular contest venue and, dependent on the banks, a two-mile stretch of sand that can churn out punchy lefts and rights along its length. This spot was traditionally seen as a less crowded alternative to Fistral with a less competitive vibe, but it has become increasingly busy in recent years. While the middle of the beach gets packed due to its proximity to the access, a short walk north or south usually yields a quieter peak. Works th... Read more