Towan Beach

Bring the whole family along to this glorious sandy beach, popular for swimming and engulfed in splendid coastal scenery.

It is the closest beach to Newquay’s lively centre, and you can even see the private island connected by a suspension bridge on the eastern side.

Image Credits: Vicki Burton – CC BY-SA 2.0; Ellie – CC BY-SA 2.0; Ed Webster – CC BY 2.0

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Sand chair available from Blue Reef Aquarium by phoning: 01637 878134

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Parking in Newquay, around a 10-minute walk down a steep hill

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Walking

Sun Bathing

Surfing

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Newquay WEATHER

Local Tide Times

April 7th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:49	low	1.4m
08:46	high	5.89m
15:02	low	1.69m
21:01	high	5.79m

April 8th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
03:21	low	1.84m
09:19	high	5.46m
15:33	low	2.15m
21:37	high	5.38m

April 9th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
04:02	low	2.31m
09:59	high	5.01m
16:16	low	2.62m
22:26	high	4.96m

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Walking

Sun Bathing

Surfing

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Local Tide Times

April 7th, 2026

April 8th, 2026

April 9th, 2026