Surfing and Water Sports in Cornwall

**According to MagicSeaweed.com **

Whitsand Bay is good for surfing when a swell rolls in from the west. Good banks can be found all along the bay but are best below Freathy where the beach is watched over by lifeguards.

Access to the area below Tregantle Fort is regulated by the military (firing range) and closed when red flags flying.

Best from low to mid tide. September - February are best when the big swells roll into the Channel.

Parking and access can be tricky with only a few small car parks set back from the beach.

Beware of rip currents, especially for beginners.

With headlands sheltering it somewhat from the worst of the south-westerly winds, Porthmeor makes for a fantastic place to catch some clean, sizeable waves, with much less chop in the water than some of its nearby counterparts.

West-facing Porthtowan Beach is well regarded for its Atlantic swell, with perfect curling waves when the conditions are right. On these days the surf might be a bit too much to handle for a beginner, but when the wind isn't so strong Porthtowan is a fantastic place to learn to surf.

You are spoilt for choice? All the way down the coast, North Cornwall is blessed with long sandy beaches. Take a look at our Beach pages to find your favourite, be it for surfing, rock pooling or just lazing in the sunshine?