Newquay arrives as a clang of Atlantic surf, sun-bleached boardshorts and pastel beach huts — a Cornish town whose energy comes from water.
Newquay arrives as a clang of Atlantic surf, sun-bleached boardshorts and pastel beach huts — a Cornish town whose energy comes from water.Broad sandy beaches curve into dramatic headlands, where Fistral’s world-famous breaks attract a churn of surfers and surf schools, while sheltered coves offer calmer sand for families.
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Clear sky
Feels like 7°C
Local time: Sat 10:32 AM
Best window
Apr–Jun • Sep–Oct
Shoulder
Mar • Nov
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Jul–Aug (crowds/price spikes)
Spring (Mar–May): Mild, improving weather and blossoming coastal paths; quieter and cheaper than summer. Good for walks and wildlife; Newquay Fish Festival often falls in May. Summer (Jun–Aug): Warmest, sunniest sea temperatures and best beach days. This is peak season—busy and pricier, with lively nightlife and major events like the Boardmasters surf-and-music festival in August. Autumn (Sep–Nov): September stays pleasantly warm, then cools. Crowds thin after school term; excellent for surfing, coastal walks and dramatic storm-watching. Off-peak rates return and occasional surf competitions run. Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold, wet and windy but atmospheric—prime for storm-watching and quiet beaches. Cheapest time to visit; local Christmas markets and New Year activities offer seasonal charm.
7-day forecast
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12° / 3°
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11° / 4°
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Mon
13° / 5°
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Drizzle
Wed
9° / 7°
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10° / 7°
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10° / 7°
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