Watergate

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Gets really good with nice long walled up waves.

Atmosphere:
If it is crowded then the atmosphere is competitive. This is the local break for many surfers and gets very crowded in the evenings after work and on weekends.

Additional Info:
Watergate is about 2 miles long at low tide with peaks along the length of the beach. The north end is least crowded and sheltered by the cliffs from a Northerly wind. Low tide can get good if the banks are there.

High tide is usually best and is one of the few places in the area to be good at high tide. At high tide the beach is only about half a mile long, though peaks further North can still be surfed if you are prepared to paddle. The main peak is just to the right of the steps and forms off some small rocks.

Watergate holds a big swell, but the paddle can get really tough. Also, it picks up more swell than other nearby beaches.

Location
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Access

Take the coast road North from Newquay or South from Padstow. It's about 4 miles from Newquay.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary
FrequencyDon't know
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell sizeLess than 3ft - 8ft+
TideAll tides
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekCrowded
WeekendUltra crowded
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Pollution

Videos

None

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