Overview
Fistral Beach is in Fistral Bay on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated half-a-mile west of Newquay at grid reference SW 797 620. Fistral Bay is bounded by two promontories, Towan Head to the north and Pentire Point.
Description
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, Boardmasters 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 that 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!
Newquay, England
United Kingdom
URL:
http://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/lifeguards-seasonal/north-coast/newquay/fistral-beach