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The bay is broad and tide-flexible, so bank quality matters more than a narrow timing window.
Surf GuideNorth Cornwall
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay is one of North Cornwall's best-known surf beaches, a long contest-backed bay where banks can deliver punchy lefts and rights along the sand. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Watergate Bay in North Cornwall.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Cornwall, GB
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 5 s
- Wind SE 12 kt
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Southeast wind is the clean lane, west-northwest swell is the useful pulse, and the main access can get crowded when it is working.
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