{"id":77670,"date":"2024-09-05T16:28:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T15:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=77670"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:27:46","slug":"best-surfing-beaches-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-surfing-beaches-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Surfing Beaches in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK is known for having plenty of exceptional beaches, many of which are popular hotspots with keen surfers, hoping to ride the wild waves that crash ashore…<\/strong><\/p>\n

With enough beaches to rival Australia\u2019s Gold Coast and a thriving surfing culture up and down the country, it should come as no surprise to hear that there are plenty of places to go surfing in the UK! So, whether you\u2019re a complete novice and hoping to pick up some skills or a seasoned pro, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to uncover all the best surfing spots in the UK and find your next favourite place to ride the waves…<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Surfing Beaches England<\/a>
\n\u2022 Surfing Beaches Wales<\/a>
\n\u2022 Surfing Beaches Scotland<\/a>
\n\u2022 Surfing Beaches Northern Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Surfing Beaches in England<\/h2>\n

1. Great Western Beach, Newquay<\/a>, North Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The largest and most popular beach in the bustling resort town of Newquay<\/a>, Great Western Beach<\/a> is considered to be the town\u2019s \u2018original\u2019 surfing beach, made famous by the likes of Roger Mansfield, who pioneered the sport in the town in the 1960s and gave it the nickname \u201cSurf City\u201d.<\/p>\n

Since then, this UK surfing hotspot has seen thousands upon thousands of people flock here to ride the waves, owing to the establishment of seven surf schools that can be found here today. No matter which one you choose, you can channel the spirit of the sixties pioneers by hiring out boards for yourself or taking some lessons to learn the basics of this tricky watersport.<\/p>\n

You can quite easily spend a full day riding the wild waves at this North Cornwall beach<\/a>, so when you\u2019re feeling a bit peckish and looking for somewhere to eat afterwards, there are plenty of places to choose from. For fish and chips, TCE will be sure to tick all the boxes, whereas the Great Western Surf Caf\u00e9<\/a> can give you a much-needed caffeine boost. Alternatively, The Secret Garden<\/a> can suffice if you\u2019re looking for something a bit stronger!<\/p>\n

Type of Beach:<\/strong> Sandy
\nParking:<\/strong> Newquay Station Car Park or Albany Road Car Park
\nParking Charge:<\/strong> Pay & Display (both)
\nLifeguard:<\/strong> Yes (18th May – 29th September)
\nPostcode:<\/strong> TR7 2NE<\/p>\n