Gwithian Beach is found just up the coast from the famous village of St Ives and is known for its year round consistent good quality waves. This makes it a fantastic option for beginners as well as experienced surfers when surfing in Cornwall. It also has a car park, cafe and a local surf school that teaches from the beach and rents out surfing gear.
This is another lovely sandy beach that stretches for 3 miles and is popular throughout the year with surfers as well as kite surfers and wind surfers.
The waves are suitable for all abilities and gradually get bigger the further north you head along the beach. Using this rule of thumb you should be able to find a spot that suits your surfing ability.
The best waves are when there is a north coast swell with south easterly winds which creates long walling waves and higher chances of barrels around low tide.
What does Gwithian Beach look like?
Gwithian Surfing Forecast
Getting to Gwithian Beach & Parking
Directions
Follow postcode TR27 5BT
Take the Gwithian road coming from Hayle then turn left to the towans. you’ll see a path leading down to the beach.
Parking at Gwithian Beach
Charges apply from 8am – 10pm
Surf Lessons & Hire At Gwithian Beach
| School / Shop | Address | Website | Phone | Hire | 3hrs | 8hrs | Week (5 days) | Lessons | 1 Lesson (2hrs+/-) | 2 Lessons | 5 Lessons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Boarders | TR27 5BT | https://globalboarders.com/gwithian-surf-school/ | 07980 432 313 | Surfboard | £20.00 | Group | £40.00 | £75.00 | |||
| Wetsuit | £10.00 | Private | £90.00 | £180.00 | £450.00 |
Food & Accommodation Near Gwithian Beach
Food
Sunset Surf Cafe is right by the beach next to the car park with everything from hot drinks to full meals with room to eat outside.
Accommodation
Cottages – https://www.classic.co.uk/holiday-cottages-near-gwithian-towans-5.html
Camping – https://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-in-cornwall/gwithian
Hotels – https://www.booking.com/city/gb/gwithian.en-gb.html