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Fistral Beach (Newquay)

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Very high
Swell: W, NW, SW
Wind: E, SE
Location: 50.4186, -5.1039

Hazards

Strong rips
Very crowded

The UK's most famous surf beach - long sandy bay on Newquay's west side with three distinct sections (North, Middle, South) and the home of British pro surfing.

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