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

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Surfing

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Newquay WEATHER

Local Tide Times

February 5th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
01:21	low	0.53m
07:20	high	7.12m
13:47	low	0.61m
19:38	high	6.72m

February 6th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
01:56	low	0.79m
07:55	high	6.83m
14:20	low	0.98m
20:12	high	6.41m

February 7th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:30	low	1.18m
08:29	high	6.44m
14:52	low	1.43m
20:46	high	6.03m

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Walking

Sun Bathing

Surfing

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Local Tide Times

February 5th, 2026

February 6th, 2026

February 7th, 2026