Perranporth beach is a beautiful, huge, 3 mile stretch of sand and one of the most popular areas for surfing in Cornwall. It picks up plenty of swell and even on busy days has enough room to hold all the surfing crowd. The surf is reliable all year and tends to be best at low tide.
In the main season between April and September there are life guards covering sections of the beach so if you’re learning then this is a good safer area to stick to. Although if you’re learning to surf with one of Perranporth’s surf schools then the instructors will take good care of you anyway.
Perranporth is one of the best beaches in north Cornwall and not only because of the great waves, it also has a bar right on the sand. During the holiday season this place has a great vibe and is the ultimate surf holiday location.
Perranporth beach surfing is definitely some of the best in Cornwall and probably in the top 5 locations in the UK – check it out.
What Does Perranporth Beach Look Like?
Perranporth Surf Forecast
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Getting To Perranporth Beach And Parking
Perranporth beach is about 15 mins, 8 mile drive from Newquay.
The nearest train station to Perranporth Beach is Beach Road, Perranporth which is 552 meters away, and a 9 minute walk. The bus stopping closest is number 88.
There is lots of on street parking starting at £2.50 for 2 hours.
Surf Lessons & Kit Hire At Perranporth Beach
| School / Shop | Address | Website | Phone | Hire | 3hrs | 8hrs | Week (5 days) | Lessons | 1 Lesson (2hrs+/-) | 2 Lessons | 5 Lessons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watering Hole Surf School | TR6 0BH | http://www.thewateringholesurfschool.co.uk/hire/ | 07532 828 566 | Surfboard | £8.00 | £14.00 | Group | £30.00 | £50.00 | £200.00 | |
| Wetsuit | £6.00 | £10.00 | Private | £65.00 | |||||||
| Perranporth Surf School | TR6 0JL | https://www.perranporthsurfschool.co.uk/ | 07974 550 823 | Surfboard | Group | £32.00 | £58.00 | ||||
| Wetsuit | Private | £80.00 | £180.00 | ||||||||
| Ticket to Ride Surf School | TR6 0DP | https://tickettoridesurfschool.co.uk/ | 01872 888 480 | Surfboard | £10.00 | £12.50 | £42.50 | Group | £35.00 | £60.00 | £140.00 |
| Wetsuit | £7.50 | £10.00 | £30.00 | Private | £80.00 | £160.00 |
Food & Accommodation
Food
The Watering Hole – the only bar in the UK actually on the beach! BBQs, Sunday Roasts – tea, coffee, beer – it’s got it all!
Accommodation
Cottages – https://www.beachretreats.co.uk/locations/perranporth/
Camping – https://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-in-cornwall/perranporth
Hotels – https://uk.hotels.com/de545727
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