Getting Wet at Newquay: Helpful Surfing Ideas
If the perfect period of rest and recreation for you would be riding the waves on top of a sleek board, you would naturally want to be in a place where the sea swells and crests nicely enough for you to have a thrilling time coasting on them. Perhaps, you may wistfully look at photos of legendary beaches in other parts of the world and wonder what it feels like to be there, but some of the most viable venues for surfing may not be very far from where you are. You simply look to Cornwall and its own equivalent to Costa del Sol: Newquay.
In the UK, the seaside town in the Cornish region is the foremost surfing destination. To get the most out of your outdoor adventure there, you will do well to heed the following tips:
- Head over to Fistral Beach to check out competitions and other wave-riding events. If you want to get in the water yourself, do so at the north end of the area if you are a newbie at the sport. Watch out for rocks and fast currents in the summer, though. At the southern side, you will find that the crests break left-wise and that it's a great place to be during high tide.
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Should you find yourself in Newquay during the winter, go to Towan Beach. Expect to find a lot of other surfers elbowing for position here, though, as it is the only viable venue during the colder months of the year.
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If you are looking for huge, hollow waves with which to practice your beginner's skills on, proceed to Great Western Beach.
Always put safety first and observe the basics like wearing wetsuits, clarifying information by consulting a lifeguard, and not hitting the waves all by yourself. And if you plan to stay for a couple of nights at Newquay, consider making Surfside Stop Guest House your second home while there.
