Fistral Beach is one of the top surfing destinations in the UK and known across the world. It’s home to the big UK surfing competitions including the National Surf Championships so whether your a beginner or a pro this is the place to be.
When you think of surfing in England then you probably think of Cornwall. When you think of Cornwall you should think of Fistral Beach. Fistral is the most popular surfing beach in Cornwall and it’s not hard to see why. It’s about half way up Cornwall’s West coast facing out into the Atlantic ocean with nothing between it and the East coast of Canada. Waves have all that space to build up and are perfectly captured in Fistral’s bay.
The waves are best at low tide and are pretty reliable any time of year. Ideal conditions are when the swell is from the South West.
Fistral beach does get pretty busy, especially in the summer but can be any time of year. As with most of the beaches in Cornwall and Devon the best conditions are in the winter and ether side of it, however for beginners it’s much more enjoyable in the sunny summer months.
You’ll find loads of surf schools at Fistral beach and it’s where many people take their first steps on a board.
It’s also home to a whole host of surfing events and organisations including the BoardMasters festival and the British Surfing Association National Surfing centre. So if you were in any doubt where the home of surfing is in the UK, don’t be any more!
What does Fistral Beach look like?
Fistral Beach Surfing Forecast
Getting To Fistral Beach & Parking
Directions
Use postcode TR7 1HY
Parking
There is a large pay and display car park right on the beach next to the International Surfing Centre. Charges apply from 8am – 6:30pm, closes at midnight.
1 hour £2.20
2 hours £3.80
3 hours £6
5 hours £8.50
10.5 hours £12.00
Surf Lessons & Hire At Fistral Beach
| School / Shop | Address | Website | Phone | Hire | 3hrs | 8hrs | Week (5 days) | Lessons | 1 Lesson (2hrs+/-) | 2 Lessons | 5 Lessons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fistral Beach Surf School | TR7 1HY | https://www.fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk/ | 01637 850 737 | Surfboard | £5.00 | £10.00 | £32.00 | Group | £35.00 | £65.00 | £140.00 |
| Wetsuit | £5.00 | £8.00 | £28.00 | Private | £105.00 | ||||||
| Quiksilver Surf School Newquay | TR7 1PS | https://www.quiksilversurfschoolnewquay.com/ | 01637 851 800 | Surfboard | £10.00 | Group | £35.00 | £65.00 | £150.00 | ||
| Wetsuit | £8.00 | Private | £100.00 |
Food & Accommodation At Fistral Beach
Food
There’s a bunch of options for eating right on the beach whatever your craving – from Cornish pasties at the Pasty Shack to Rick Steins Fish and Chips at The Fish House, you won’t go hungry. Pizzas can be gotten from The Stable and pub grab at Fistral Beach Bar.
Accommodation
Cottages – https://www.beachretreats.co.uk/locations/fistral-beach/
Camping – https://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-near-fistral-beach
Hotels – https://uk.hotels.com/de1669243/hotels-near-fistral-beach-newquay-united-kingdom/
Looking for more surfing locations in the UK?
Check out our full guides to other surfing spots in the UK Surfing In The UK Surfing In Devon Surfing In Cornwall